President:
JUDY LUGO
HHSC, El Paso (retired)
I joined TSEU to fight to change things with the state, fight for employee rights with Justice at the workplace, pay raises and good health insurance. It is going to be a tough session this next legislature, we are going to be in fight for payraises, keep our health insurance and pensions and to have full staffing in the different agencies!
Vice-President:
JOE MONTEMAYOR
TSEU Organizing Coordinator, 12 years with TSEU
I joined TSEU to fight for social and economic justice in the Reddest of the Red States! I want to make TSEU a powerhouse in Texas Politics and win real victories for Union Sisters and Brothers grinding every day to make ends meet.
Secretary:
JOANNE DAY
DSHS- Austin- Microbiologist, 15 years with the state
I joined TSEU to help myself and fellow state employees get better pay and benefits. Every member increases our power to promote change for the betterment of all state workers.
Treasurer:
SAMM ALMAGUER
TWC, Houston, Recruiter, over 20 years with the state
I signed up because all the issues the union was fighting for were the issues that I was concerned about: caseloads, pay raises, pensions, and health care. The union is front and center leading the struggle.
Region I:
ALBERT ZEPEDA
HHSC Brownsville, over 20 years with the state
I feel that our union is strong and effective otherwise our political enemies would not be targeting us with anti-union bills. I’ll do my best to help our union continue to be successful in protecting all state employees and our clients. I understand the task is great but I am committed to serve.
Region II:
ARTHUR VALEZ
DSHS, SASH-retired 41 years with the state
I joined TSEU to fight back against plans to close or privatize State Hospitals, and also to because we need for state employee pay raises. Every state employee should join the union because the attacks on state employees, our health care and pensions, and attacks on state services are real. There is strength in numbers.
Region III:
YVETTE SHERMAN
DFPS-San Angelo, 26 years with the state
I knew workers needed a voice with our legislature. Too often, the legislature minimizes the vital contributions state employees make. I joined to help stop privatization of our state services as it’s been proven to be ineffectual and that state employees do these jobs better than the private sector.
Region IV:
MICAH HALEY
TDCJ Parole, Dallas, over 20 years with the state
All state employees need to be heard throughout the state. If you don’t know what is happening with the legislature, you are in the dark. TSEU is organized to protect our benefits, pursue pay raises, and fight for justice.
Region V:
YOLANDA WHITE
DADS, Lufkin SSLC, 15 years with the state
I joined to fight for better pay, but quickly learned the union was about SO much more than just our pay. Organizing gives TSEU members a stronger voice and more power to make change. Our numbers have power – I am proud to be a member of this union!
Region VI:
GWEN LOGAN
OAG, Rosenberg
I joined the union to fight for state workers who are underpaid and over worked. I want to be the voice of those who need someone who is on the front lines as well as a state worker to bring attention to disparities around the state against us. In Solidarity, we will all ban together to fight these injustices!
Region VII:
DEBRA COLEMAN
DADS, Brenham SSLC, over 36 years with the state
I joined the union to make a difference and protect my years of service and stop the closures of State Supported Living Centers. Every state employee should join the union because this is the only way to protect your job security.
Region VIII:
ANNE LEWIS
UT-Austin, Senior Lecturer, 15 years with the state
We need to fight for the public good. There’s such an attack on the things that are really important – education, healthcare, the environment, meaningful work. If we care about these things, we need to join in solidarity with working people across the state for positive change!