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Architect of billionaire tax tried to 'extort' support for the measure and targeted women, union reports find

SEIU-United Healthcare Workers West President Dave Regan denied the allegations. He said he did not attempt to extort from union officials, or assault or threaten female labor leaders.

11 September 2026Live

Sources

Los Angeles Times. https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-09-11/architect-of-billionaire-tax-tried-to-extort-support-for-measure-targeted-women-union-reports-find

SEIU-United Healthcare Workers West President Dave Regan denied the allegations. He said he did not attempt to extort from union officials, or assault or threaten female labor leaders.

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