SEIU 925

What SEIU 925 does

SEIU 925 is a labor union local affiliated with SEIU International Union, representing approximately 17,000 to 19,000 public sector workers across Washington State. It organizes and bargains on behalf of five primary member segments: Early Learning and child care providers (including family child care, EPIC, Small Faces, and Northwest Center), Higher Education workers (notably University of Washington, Antioch University, and Chartwells at Western Washington University), K-12 and public school support staff, Local Government and Nonprofit employees (including King County workers and King County Bar Association staff), and a Retiree Chapter. The union's revenue model is recurring membership dues, with no publicly disclosed pricing; it operates five physical offices across Seattle, Vancouver, Longview, Bellingham, and Bremerton to provide in-person member services and workplace-based organizing.

The union's service portfolio is anchored on collective bargaining representation and workplace advocacy, supplemented by four member programs: COPE (Committee On Political Education), a voluntary political contribution fund supporting pro-worker candidates; embRACE, a racial equity and member engagement initiative for members of color; a Shop Steward Development Program for training workplace advocates; and a Retiree Chapter that convenes quarterly. A member portal organizes labor contracts by division, and SEIU Member Benefits (via seiumb.com) provides discounts, insurance, and financial services. Governance is member-driven via elected officers serving 2025-2027 terms, currently led by President Tricia Schroeder, with Executive VP Cindy Elizalde, Secretary-Treasurer Marilyn Botcheos, and Second VP Diana Llanes. Kim Cook, who served as President from 2000-2010, now co-chairs the Retiree Chapter.

The union's underlying technology footprint is minimal and conventional: a content-managed website (seiu925.org), social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram), and standard digital join forms. Distribution is primarily field-based — workplace organizing, division-specific recruitment pathways, and steward networks — with member engagement reinforced through community events, political endorsements, and litigation activity (e.g., the June 2026 child care lawsuit filed in coalition with SEIU International, AFSCME, and Democracy Forward). The organization tracks a record of legislative wins including the Domestic Workers Bill of Rights, Paid Family & Medical Leave, and the Capital Gains Tax, positioning it as a politically active and outcomes-oriented labor body rather than a technology platform.

Name

SEIU 925

Legal name

SEIU 925

Website

https://seiu925.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SEIU 925 is a Washington State labor union local affiliated with SEIU International, representing roughly 17,000-19,000 public sector workers across early learning, higher education, K-12, local government, and nonprofit sectors through collective bargaining, political advocacy, and member programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Labor Union Representation

NAICS

Labor Unions and Similar Labor Organizations (813930), Labor Unions and Similar Labor Organizations (81393)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Labor Relations & Union Management Training (EDABAIAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Employment & Job Readiness Support Services (BPAGAEAJ), HR Compliance, Employment Law & Employee Relations Training (EDABAIAE)

Keywords

• Labor union representation
• Collective bargaining services
• Public sector union
• Workplace advocacy
• Member benefits programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Seattle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Member Dues: SEIU 925 is funded through membership dues from its 17,000+ members. The union provides member benefits, political education (COPE), and represents workers in collective bargaining and workplace advocacy.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SEIU 925 provides labor union membership and collective bargaining representation for approximately 17,000-19,000 public service workers in Washington State across early learning/child care, higher education, K-12, local government, and nonprofit sectors. The union delivers workplace advocacy, contract negotiation, member benefits, steward training, political education, and racial equity programs to its dues-paying members through workplace organizing and five local offices statewide.

Product overview

SEIU 925 is a labor union representing approximately 19,000 public service workers in Washington State. The union offers a unified membership structure supporting workers across multiple sectors including early learning/child care, higher education, K-12 education, local government, and nonprofits. Core offerings include collective bargaining representation, workplace advocacy, and member benefits, supported by specialized programs such as the COPE political education fund, embRACE diversity initiatives, steward training, and retiree engagement. Member divisions are organized by employment sector, each with access to sector-specific contracts and resources through the online member portal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• COPE: Committee On Political Education - voluntary political contribution program for members to support pro-worker candidates and causes
• embRACE
• SEIU 925 Retiree Chapter
• Shop Steward Development Program

Products and services

• SEIU 925 Union Membership Labor union membership representing approximately 17,000-19,000 public service workers across early learning, higher education, K-12, local government, and nonprofit sectors in Washington State. Services include collective bargaining representation, workplace advocacy, and member benefits.
• COPE (Committee On Political Education) Voluntary political education and advocacy fund enabling members to contribute to political campaigns supporting pro-worker candidates and policies.
• embRACE Member Engagement Program Program maximizing engagement of union members of color, cultivating leadership and mentorship opportunities through cultural celebrations and community activities.
• Steward Development Program Training program developing union stewards as mentors and advocates, providing skills for workplace representation and organizing.
• Retiree Chapter Active retiree group meeting quarterly to stay involved in union values, progressive politics, and community activism.
• Contract Resources Portal Member portal for accessing labor contracts organized by division: Early Learning, Higher Education, K-12 and Public Schools, and Local Government/Nonprofits.

Quantifiable outcome

• Passed landmark legislation including Domestic Workers Bill of Rights, stronger wage theft enforcement, unemployment insurance for striking workers, and progressive Paid Family & Medical Leave
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• SEIU International UnioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 June 2026SEIU 925 is a local union chapter of SEIU International Union, the Service Employees International Union. As a local chapter, SEIU 925 operates under the SEIU banner and participates in broader union campaigns and initiatives at the national level. The partnership involves shared resources, collective bargaining support, and coordinated political action.
• AFSCMEflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 June 2026SEIU 925 joined coalition with SEIU International Union and AFSCME (American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees) to file a lawsuit challenging federal child care policy changes. This coalition represents public sector workers united in defense of child care access.
• Democracy ForwardcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 30 June 2026Democracy Forward provides legal representation for SEIU 925 in its coalition lawsuit to protect child care access. The organization serves as legal counsel challenging federal rules that threaten to raise child care costs for early learning professionals and working families.
• Association of Western Pulp and Paper Workers (AWPPW)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSEIU 925 expressed solidarity with AWPPW Local 580 following a tragedy at Nippon Dynawave Packaging in Longview, WA. SEIU 925 has deep roots in the Longview community and stands with pulp and paper workers in their time of crisis.
• NW African American History MuseumminorOthersPartner venue for Black History Month celebrations organized by the SEIU 925 Retiree Chapter and embRACE program.
• El Centro de la RazaminorOthersPartner venue for Dia de los Muertos celebrations where SEIU 925 members gather to honor union leaders who have passed.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• SEIU 6 (Property Services NW): Sister SEIU local covering property services workers in the Pacific Northwest. Direct comparable labor union structure with dues funding and SEIU International affiliation.
• Public School Employees of Washington (PSE): AFT-affiliated union for K-12 classified school employees in Washington. Directly competes with SEIU 925's K-12 division for the same school support staff bargaining units.
• Washington Education Association (WEA): Statewide K-12 educator union in Washington. Overlaps with SEIU 925 in education sector organizing; competes and collaborates on K-12 advocacy and political endorsements.
• Teamsters Local 117: Washington-based Teamsters local covering public sector, government, and nonprofit workers. Directly comparable in membership model, geographic scope, and collective bargaining activity in Washington.
• AFT Washington (American Federation of Teachers): AFT state affiliate representing higher education faculty, public employees, and healthcare workers in Washington. Comparable in sector mix (especially higher ed) and policy advocacy function.
• SEIU 1199NW: Washington State SEIU local representing healthcare workers. Direct sister local under SEIU International with similar public-sector organizing model, dues-funded revenue, and policy advocacy footprint.
• AFSCME Council 28 (Washington Federation of State Employees): AFSCME affiliate representing Washington State government employees. Directly comparable public-sector labor union with dues-funded model, collective bargaining focus, and coalition partnerships with SEIU 925.

Broad incumbents

• SEIU International Union (parent): National SEIU parent body and 2-million-member umbrella. SEIU 925 is a chartered local under SEIU International; relevant as the broader incumbent that sets strategy, legal resources, and political infrastructure for the local.

Regional players

• LiUNA! (Laborers International Union of North America) Pacific Northwest: Construction and public-sector laborers union active in the Pacific Northwest. Comparable dues-funded union structure and political advocacy emphasis in the region.
• UFCW 21 (United Food and Commercial Workers): Major UFCW local in Washington and Oregon representing grocery, retail, and food service workers. Comparable in Washington labor market presence and community-led organizing model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/SEIU925
• Facebookfacebook.com/SEIU925
• Instagraminstagram.com/seiu925
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/seiu-local-925

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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Investments

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