For many, times have never been so tough. People keep trying to draw comparisons, but the truth is that this moment is like no other in history…a failing economy and a broken health care system have put the squeeze on millions of families.

Yet, people remain hopeful – excited about what could be. We could finally fix our broken health care system. We could restore the freedom of every worker to join a union. We could rebuild our economy stronger than ever.

Let me be clear: we will.

Please join SEIU President Andy Stern in a live video chat at 4:00pm this afternoon to find out how. Submit your questions now, and tune in later today to participate:

http://www.seiu.org/livechat

This week, SEIU is launching our Change That Works campaign.

This campaign will be a massive, grassroots movement to turn America’s unprecedented hope into unparalleled progress.

Our success depends on two things:

First, it depends on drafting a plan aggressive enough to match the importance of this work. Andy Stern announced this week that SEIU has set aside $10 million to jumpstart our efforts, and we’ll also be mobilizing more than 1,000 members and staff to work full-time in 35 targeted states.

Second – and most importantly – success depends on building a grassroots movement of people to turn our plan into action.

Will you join us for our campaign roll-out today at 4:00pm EST? We would also like to use this as an opportunity to answer any questions you have for Andy Stern. You can submit your question right now.

For more information about SEIU’s Change That Works campaign, visit www.SEIU.org/changethatworks and don’t forget to tune in for Andy Stern’s live chat with bloggers and activists at 4:00 p.m. today.