SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION CTW, CLC
529 Main Street Suite 222 Charlestown, MA 02129 Telephone: 617.241.3300 Fax: 617.241.5150 www.seiu888.org
June 18, 2009 Andy Stern International President SEIU 1800 Mass Ave NW Washington, DC VIA FAX Dear Brother Stern, This is to inform you that I am withdrawing my charges against Bruce Boccardi and his Bring Back Our Union slate. Since Brother Boccardi is taking office on June 23, 2009, during the worst economic crisis in decades, he is going to need all of the help he can get if he is to lead the local into protecting members’ jobs and defending their standard of living. He is not able to both focus on our members and also fight an internal management battle. I am honored to have been able to lead this local and I thank you and Sister Burger for all of your support. This job was never about power for me, it was about helping our members. Keeping this fight going will not help our members’ cause, so I thank you if you will please stop your appointment of a hearing officer. In Unity, Susana Segat President
cc: Anna Burger