Former International President of the Service Employees International Union (@SEIU)
California
Joined June 2024
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So proud to work with @DylanBaca - his insights on the link between affordability agenda and workers power in Union is RIGHT ON!
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Mary Kay Henry retweeted
Thank you to @MaryKayHenry, who is wrapping up her term as a @ColumbiaIGP Carnegie Distinguished Fellow.
Over the past year, Mary Kay has collaborated with faculty from across @Columbia to advance IGP policy work, engaged with @ColumbiaSIPA & Columbia students, and participated in events including:
🌐 A convening on how to support working families for a strong economy & democracy with @awh, @aijenpoo, @JulieSuLabor, & @jenkleindc
🌐 An IGP and @EquitableGrowth event on the role of economic policy in generating populist support
🌐 A webinar examining the fight for $15 minimum wage with @SohrabAhmari, @kategobell, @ArinDube, Suresh Naidu
🌐 A roundtable discussion on how to identify the warning signs of authoritarianism and how to resist its rise with Inaugural IGP Carnegie Distinguished Fellow @StaceyAbrams and IGP American Democracy Initiative Director Alexander Hertel-Fernandez
🌐 A career chat where she offered career advice and insights to @Columbia students
Mary Kay’s engagement with IGP will continue after her Fellowship - stay tuned for a paper we are releasing on the fight for $15 minimum wage.
Mary Kay Henry retweeted
What did the Fight for 15$ and a Union movement achieve for millions of Americans?
IGP Carnegie Distinguished Fellow @MaryKayHenry reflects on the movement’s impact.
Read her new @ColumbiaIGP report, written with co-author Dylan Baca, “Lessons Learned from the Fight for $15 and a Union Movement”
➡️igp.sipa.columbia.edu/sites/…
Mary Kay Henry retweeted
🎉Congratulations on this exciting news!!
.@ColumbiaIGP is a hub for global policy innovation out of @ColumbiaSIPA. They’re producing cutting-edge research, constructive debates, and real-world impacts to address some of the world’s biggest challenges.
I’m excited to be a part of it as a Carnegie Distinguished Fellow
.@ColumbiaIGP is a hub for global policy innovation out of @ColumbiaSIPA. They’re producing cutting-edge research, constructive debates, and real-world impacts to address some of the world’s biggest challenges.
I’m excited to be a part of it as a Carnegie Distinguished Fellow
Meet the @ColumbiaIGP Carnegie Distinguished Fellows for 2025-26!
IGP’s third cohort of Carnegie Distinguished Fellows will visit @ColumbiaSIPA throughout the 2025–2026 academic year, collaborating with faculty from across @Columbia to inform and advance IGP policy work, participating in events, and engaging meaningfully with students.
Read more: igp.sipa.columbia.edu/distin…
@wallyadeyemo @derekchollet @K_JeanPierre @mikepompeo @aijenpoo @JuanManSantos @KadriSimson @marykayhenry @nmladenov @NOIweala
Mary Kay Henry retweeted
Meet the @ColumbiaIGP Carnegie Distinguished Fellows for 2025-26!
IGP’s third cohort of Carnegie Distinguished Fellows will visit @ColumbiaSIPA throughout the 2025–2026 academic year, collaborating with faculty from across @Columbia to inform and advance IGP policy work, participating in events, and engaging meaningfully with students.
Read more: igp.sipa.columbia.edu/distin…
@wallyadeyemo @derekchollet @K_JeanPierre @mikepompeo @aijenpoo @JuanManSantos @KadriSimson @marykayhenry @nmladenov @NOIweala
Mary Kay Henry retweeted
David Huerta, @seiucalifornia President and a leading voice for California workers and communities, was injured, arrested and detained by federal officials.
@SenSchumer, @SenAlexPadilla, and I are demanding answers from the Trump Administration.
Mary Kay Henry retweeted
SEIU has stood with working people for years—fighting for protection, higher wages, and dignity. Now, as our leaders are detained and our democracy and free speech are under attack, we are more determined than ever.
Join us: bit.ly/FreeDavidEndRaids
#FreeDavidEndRaids
Mary Kay Henry retweeted
I join renewed calls for David Huerta’s release and an end to Trump’s overreach that induces trauma and incites anger. We know that immigrants make America more American, and honor peaceful protests supporting our families. Safety and unity must triumph over hate and separation.
Mary Kay Henry retweeted
We won’t be silenced! Our right to speak out against injustice is protected by the U.S. Constitution. Today, right now, we demand the release of our friend and fierce labor leader David Huerta. He must be returned to his wife and family! #FreeDavidEndRaids
I am David Huerta
We are David Huerta and Mahmoud Khalil
I Object - we object
No human being deserves the current treatment of the US Government
We are a strong and free people
We will realize the promise of this nation for ourselves and our children
Let’s be clear: ICE injured and detained the president of SEIU California for peacefully observing.
ICE picked the wrong side. The wrong state. The wrong person. and the wrong union. David Huerta stood up. And 750,000 SEIU workers are standing with him.
seiuca.org/press-releases/20…
Mary Kay Henry retweeted
Let’s be clear: ICE injured and detained the president of SEIU California for peacefully observing.
ICE picked the wrong side. The wrong state. The wrong person. and the wrong union. David Huerta stood up. And 750,000 SEIU workers are standing with him.
seiuca.org/press-releases/20…
Mary Kay Henry retweeted
David Huerta must be released immediately to heal and begin a full recovery. David and all working people have put their bodies on the line for far too long to fight for justice and protect our communities. Violence has no place here.
Let’s be clear: ICE injured and detained the president of SEIU California for peacefully observing.
ICE picked the wrong side. The wrong state. The wrong person. and the wrong union. David Huerta stood up. And 750,000 SEIU workers are standing with him.
seiuca.org/press-releases/20…
Mary Kay Henry retweeted
The Trump administration’s continued targeting of our immigrant communities, its illegal renderings and separation of families is unconscionable.
Today’s detention of, and injury to, David Huerta, President of @seiuusww, and a U.S. citizen, while acting as a community observer during an immigration raid in LA is another terrible example.
This is part of a larger campaign of intimidation by the White House. And it must end.
Mary Kay Henry retweeted
Born and raised in LA County, David Huerta is a champion for justice and a good neighbor. Today, while advocating for his community during an ICE raid, he was injured and arrested. These raids are dangerous for our families and communities. They are unjust and must end.
Let’s be clear: ICE injured and detained the president of SEIU California for peacefully observing.
ICE picked the wrong side. The wrong state. The wrong person. and the wrong union. David Huerta stood up. And 750,000 SEIU workers are standing with him.
seiuca.org/press-releases/20…
Mary Kay Henry retweeted
🚨BREAKING 🚨 As Uber & Lyft drivers, we are taking a HUGE next step by launching a ballot initiative to fight for our right to a union in Massachusetts. We can make history. #YESon3 #UnionsForAll
Mary Kay Henry retweeted
Too often, care workers are undervalued and underpaid. But if we invested in care infrastructure like paid leave, we could add more women to the workforce to the tune of $775 BILLION.
That's why I'm in Chicago with Care Can't Wait—because building care infrastructure can't wait.
ALT Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su speaks with Care Cant Wait in Chicago.