Violent anti-ICE protests have erupted across America, funded by groups with deep ties to Democratic politicians. These organizations collect millions in dues from hard-working Americans, then use that money to fight against immigration enforcement.
We know very little about these groups, aside from their connection to Democrats. Are these unions really doing anything to help Americans? Seems like they are just eating up dollars to make American less safe. Not only do they want illegal aliens to stick around, but in some cities they have rioted and spread violence.
But the corruption runs deeper. Now, House Republicans have uncovered something truly shocking about one major Democrat-backed union involved in these demonstrations – they hired a convicted child molester to a leadership position.
From ‘Daily Caller’:
The House Education and Workforce Committee is investigating a pro-Democrat union’s decision to hire a child molester to a top local chapter role after the Daily Caller News Foundation revealed the employee’s record.
Republican Rep. Tim Walberg of Michigan, the committee’s chair, is asking the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) why its San Francisco chapter hired sex offender Noelia Linares as a business agent, according to a Tuesday letter the DCNF obtained.
Republican Rep. Tim Walberg of Michigan, who chairs the House Education and Workforce Committee, is leading the charge. He sent a tough letter to SEIU President April Verrett asking why the union’s San Francisco chapter hired Noelia Linares as a business agent.
What makes this so shocking? Linares pleaded “no contest” in 2018 to sex crimes involving minors. Court records show she was convicted of sexual penetration by foreign object (a felony) and child molesting (a misdemeanor). She served one year in jail and three years of probation.
Yet SEIU Local 87 hired her in October 2022, less than two years after her probation ended.
Putting Children at Risk
The SEIU represents over 2 million workers nationwide. This includes more than 1.1 million workers who care for patients in hospitals, nursing homes, and other health facilities. The union also represents 80,000 early learning and child care professionals.
Yes, you read that right. A union that represents childcare workers hired a convicted child molester.
Rep. Walberg’s letter demands to know how many other sex offenders work for SEIU. It also asks what policies the union has for screening job applicants.
“The hiring practices of unions and their leadership are important to the Committee as such hiring relates to the integrity of a union and sets an example for their dues paying members,” Walberg wrote.
Democrats’ Union Connections Run Deep
This is the same union that has spent millions supporting Democratic candidates. SEIU backed former President Barack Obama and worked hard to help Democrats in the 2024 election.
The SEIU has also been at the center of recent anti-ICE protests that turned violent. These riots erupted in Los Angeles earlier this month after immigration authorities arrested SEIU California leader David Huerta during ICE raids. The violence spread to other cities, including Chicago, where protesters attacked police and damaged property.
Your hard-earned dollars may be funding these activities. The SEIU collects millions in dues from workers, including public employees, and then funnels that money to Democratic causes and candidates. Meanwhile, attacks against ICE agents have increased by 500%, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
Republicans Taking Action
Walberg noted that current law already bans people convicted of certain crimes, including rape, from holding union office. Now, his committee is looking at whether to add registered sex offenders to that list.
“As such, the Committee is investigating this matter to better determine whether the LMRDA should be amended to include registered sex offenders among those prohibited from holding office in a labor union,” the lawmaker wrote.
This investigation represents a direct Republican challenge to the corrupt practices that have gone unchecked for too long. The same union that hired a sex offender has been vocal in opposing deportation operations under President Trump, with SEIU chapters actively working to help illegal immigrants avoid deportation.
Republicans are finally shining a light on this corruption. For too long, unions like SEIU have used their political power to avoid scrutiny while misusing worker dues. Now, thanks to Rep. Walberg and the House Education and Workforce Committee, they’re being held accountable.
American families deserve better than organizations that claim to protect workers while endangering our children and funding chaos on our streets.
Key Takeaways
- House committee investigating SEIU for hiring a convicted child molester to represent workers who care for vulnerable populations
- SEIU has spent millions supporting Democratic candidates while involved in anti-ICE protests that turned violent
- Republicans are considering amending federal labor laws to ban sex offenders from union leadership positions
- Union dues from hard-working Americans are potentially funding both questionable hiring practices and anti-ICE protests
- Attacks against ICE agents have increased by 500% amid union-backed protests against immigration enforcement
