Mission
OUR MISSION AS SEIU LOCAL 49 IS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR OUR MEMBERS, THEIR FAMILIES, AND DEPENDENTS BY ACHIEVING A HIGHER STANDARD OF LIVING, BY ELEVATING THEIR SOCIAL CONDITIONS AND BY STRIVING TO CREATE A MORE JUST SOCIETY. THIS LOCAL UNION'S PURPOSE IS TO REPRESENT, PROTECT, MAINTAIN AND ADVANCE THE INTERESTS OF THE WORKERS WITHIN ITS JURISDICTION; TO ASSIST THEM IN SECURING EMPLOYMENT; TO IMPROVE THEIR WAGES, HOURS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT; TO PROMOTE THE INTERESTS OF THE MEMBERSHIP THROUGH ORGANIZING; AND TO ENGAGE IN LEGISLATIVE POLITICAL, EDUCATIONAL, CIVIC, WELFARE AND OTHER ACTIVITIES WHICH FURTHER THE INTERESTS OF THE MEMBERSHIP.