SEIU’s Verrett: We Won’t Back Down

“We are not defeated, we are determined. We won’t back down.”

Washington, D.C. - Service Employees International Union (SEIU) President April Verrett released the following statement on the outcome of the presidential election:

"We are not defeated, we are determined. And we won’t back down. We remain united to each other and to our vision for a healthy, joyful, and prosperous future. And we’re not going to let anyone divide us based on racism, sexism, or fear.

SEIU’s 2 million members did monumental work in this election, reaching more than 7 million voters in 12 languages. Those conversations weren’t just about one vote, they’re about the world we’re determined to build together. Our shared future is one rooted in joy and optimism, where we have Unions for All so that workers can share in the nation’s prosperity.

We are putting corporations, billionaires, and extremist politicians on notice – we see you, we know just what you’re trying to do, and we won’t back down. We know what it’s like to face down bullies. We know how to keep going, to care for each other, to face down systems built to keep us out of power and divided. We will fight back by organizing, mobilizing, and winning worker power. We will not allow anyone to take away our fundamental rights and freedoms. Hear us: when you attack just one of us, you’re attacking every worker who makes our communities, our economy, and our nation strong."