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Dave Regan accused of harassment amid California billionaire tax push
Dave Regan, president of the SEIU United Healthcare Workers West, has been accused of harassing and intimidating several women within an affiliated union. An investigative report commissioned by SEIU California details allegations that Regan attempted to intimidate union leaders into supporting Proposition 40, a billionaire tax proposal scheduled for a November vote.
The report also includes allegations of a physical assault involving an SEIU leader occurring more than 15 years ago. Regan has denied the assault allegations but acknowledged using profanity with union leaders.
Proposition 40 seeks to implement a one-time 5% tax on California billionaires to offset federal funding cuts for low-income healthcare. The controversy surrounding the report has highlighted rifts within the Democratic Party and among labor organizations, with the SEIU-UHW suggesting that opponents released the report to undermine the ballot measure.
Entities
California · Dave Regan · SEIU California · SEIU United Healthcare Workers West
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 4 SOURCES] Regan is alleged to have physically assaulted an SEIU leader more than 15 years ago during a political dispute. looniepolitics.com · mymotherlode.com · srnnews.com · www.independent.co.uk
- [● 4 SOURCES] Dave Regan is accused of harassing and intimidating several women working for an affiliated union. looniepolitics.com · mymotherlode.com · srnnews.com · www.independent.co.uk
- [● 4 SOURCES] Dave Regan admitted to using profanity with union leaders but denied allegations of physical assault. looniepolitics.com · mymotherlode.com · srnnews.com · www.independent.co.uk
- [● 4 SOURCES] Proposition 40 proposes a one-time 5% tax on billionaires in California to fund healthcare for low-income residents. looniepolitics.com · mymotherlode.com · srnnews.com · www.independent.co.uk