Sunlight on SEIU Part I: Marxist Andy Stern's Compensation Would Have Karl Marx Spinning in His Grave

SEIU heavy Andy Stern has often been quoted saying, “Workers of the world unite – it’s not just a slogan anymore. It’s the way we’re gonna have to do our work.”

According to the latest LM-2 financial report filed with the federal Department of Labor, Stern’s 2009 compensation totaled $306,388. By comparison, the “Executive Secretary to the President,” Doris Butler, received a paltry $48,666.

Another strong proponent of Marxist principles – in fact, the co-chair of the Democratic Socialists of America – SEIU Executive Vice President Eliseo Medina took home a cool $242,286. Fellow frequent White House visitor and SEIU Secretary-Treasurer Anna Burger? $252,724.

Perhaps SEIU’s new motto should be: “Socialism For Thee, Not Me.”

So Andy, if you aren’t willing to run your organization based on the beliefs you publicly espouse, please don’t impose them on us via government policy. The government, incidentally, your organization spent more than $60 million to elect.