Service Employees International Union (SEIU) President April Verrett issued the following statement following the passing of former President Jimmy Carter:
WASHINGTON —"The SEIU family joins the nation in mourning President Carter's passing. His commitment to human dignity embodied the values our union fights for every day. President Carter strengthened labor protections and championed workplace safety reforms that continue to benefit working families.
Through the Carter Center and Habitat for Humanity, he showed how dedication to service can transform countless lives. His legacy of fighting for peace, democracy, and justice will continue to inspire our members' work. SEIU extends our deepest condolences to the Carter family."