Event Brief
Sep 11, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
Union probe alleges extortion, threats by Regan
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An investigation commissioned by SEIU and a separate inquiry for SEIU California report that SEIU-United Healthcare Workers West President Dave Regan tried to extort support for a billionaire tax ballot measure and targeted women in the state council. The reports also allege threats, intimidation, and one physical assault; Regan denies the allegations, saying they are retaliation for his advocacy for Proposition 40.
WHO: Dave Regan; SEIU-United Healthcare Workers West; SEIU state council; SEIU California; SEIU-United Healthcare Workers West President Dave Regan
WHAT: Allegations from SEIU-commissioned investigations that Regan extorted support for a billionaire tax measure, threatened and intimidated women, and physically assaulted a former executive director; Regan denies wrongdoing.
WHEN: Reported Sep 11, 2026 at 12:36 PM ET
WHERE: California
WHY: The allegations are described as retaliation for Regan’s advocacy for Proposition 40, the proposed wealth tax on the Nov. 3 ballot.
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