Mary Kay Henry

Mary Kay Henry
Born1958 (age 65–66)
Wayne County, Michigan, U.S.
EducationMichigan State University (BA)
Known forPresident of the Service Employees International Union (2010-2024)

Mary Kay Henry (born 1958) is an American labor union activist who was International President of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) from May 8, 2010[1] until her retirement on May 20, 2024.[2] She was the first woman to lead the union.[1][3] While serving with the union in California, she helped pioneer SEIU's use of card check agreements, non-traditional collective bargaining agreements, comprehensive campaigns, and system-wide health care organizing strategies.[4][5] Henry was included on Time's 100 Most Influential People of 2020.[6]

  1. ^ a b McDonnell, P. "SEIU Picks First Female President", Los Angeles Times. May 9, 2010.
  2. ^ "Mary Kay Henry to step down from service workers union". Washington Blade. February 6, 2024. Retrieved May 20, 2024.
  3. ^ "Powerful SEIU Selects First Woman As President", Associated Press. May 8, 2010; "SEIU Elects First Woman President", United Press International. May 9, 2010.
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  5. ^ Greenhouse, S. "New Union Leader Wants Group to Be More of a Political Powerhouse", New York Times. May 9, 2010.
  6. ^ "Mary Kay Henry: The 100 Most Influential People of 2020". Time. Retrieved 2020-09-23.