SEIU Texas’ Bankruptcy A Lesson In How To Battle A Bully

SEIU Texas’ Bankruptcy A Lesson In How To Battle A Bully
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SEIU Texas’ Bankruptcy A Lesson In How To Battle A Bully

Earlier this month, the school-yard bully, the Texas branch of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), filed for bankruptcythanks to the courage of Houston-based Professional Janitorial Services.  

SEIU’s bankruptcy came on the heels of its crushing defeat in court where a jury awarded Professional Janitorial Services a $5.3 million judgment. Nine years ago, Professional Janitorial filed a lawsuit against SEIU for dirty unionization tactics that included maligning the company reputation.  

While many companies cower before unions, company CEO Brent Southwell decided to hit the bully back for its underhanded and unethical tactics.  

All told, SEIU Texas owes Professional Janitorial Services $7.8 million. 

Like Mr. Southwell, the Freedom Foundation is fighting back against union tyranny from SEIU, whose loss demonstrates what can happen when you are willing to stand up against a bully.

Executive Vice President
bminnich@freedomfoundation.com
Brian Minnich serves as the executive vice president for the Freedom Foundation. Prior to starting a political consulting firm in 2011, Brian served for 19 years as the legislative affairs director for the Building Industry Association of Washington. Brian built the association’s legislative program into a powerhouse lobbying operation, which was recognized as the most aggressive and effective in the state. Before moving to Washington in 1991, Brian served as a legislative assistant to U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky).