Statement of Valarie Long, Executive Vice President, Service Employees International Union, on Westfield Malls Use of Responsible Contractors in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 11, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following statement was issued by Valarie Long, Executive Vice President, Service Employees International Union:

"The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) values its ongoing relationship with Westfield. The company has consistently supported a policy of responsible contracting lifting wages and benefits for low wage contracted cleaners in their malls across America. In Los Angeles, Westfield uses contractors who both pay a living wage and provide quality health insurance for their employees. SEIU looks forward to continuing to build our relationship with Westfield for the betterment of working families."

SOURCE Service Employees International Union