Dave vs. Goliath: The Union Man Behind CA's Billionaire Tax
Published: July 30, 2026
Duration: 42:58
Dave Regan built his career fighting for the underdog. Now he’s taking on California’s billionaires.
Regan leads SEIU-UHW, a union representing more than 120,000 healthcare workers in the state. He’s known for taking on the state’s most powerful interests and using ballot initiatives as leverage to force negotiations.
His latest proposal is a controversial billionaire wealth tax on the November ballot that has split the labor community and Democratic party in California. The measure aims to offset looming MediCal cuts from President Trump’s so-called “big beautiful bill” by issuing a one-time, 5% tax on the asset...