Andy Stern Statement on the Election

Statement of SEIU President Andy Stern on the Victories of President-Elect Obama and Other Pro-Working Family Candidates in Today's Election

Source: SEIU.org, Nov. 4th, 2008

"Despite the daunting challenges on the horizon, at home and abroad, and an economy that has left workers far behind, the American people have chosen a president, a vice president and Congressional candidates that understand that the American Dream is not just our ideal, it is our responsibility."

"Barack Obama symbolically began his partnership with our union, SEIU, by walking a day in the shoes of an SEIU member, Pauline Beck, a homecare worker in California."

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Here in  California, we continued to build a stronger majority in the legislature supportive of working families, adding three new Assemblymembers we backed and winning both of our targeted State Senate races. 

Measure A passed in Santa Clara County (Hospital bond): WIN, 77.97% (Semi-Final Unofficial Result, as of 11/05/08 at 5:48 a.m., with 100% of precincts completed.)


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This election has always been about putting the American Dream back within the reach of middle class and low-income people who work hard and want nothing more than to provide our kids and our grandkids with a better future. Americans of all different backgrounds from all over this nation have sent a clear message: it is time to create a new American Dream. Sign this petition and show your support. 

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SEIU Made the Difference
SEIU played a critical role in the success of the newly elected president Barack Obama and his running mate Joe Biden, as well as candidates at all levels of government who are committed to improving the lives of working families.
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SEIU Members and President Andy Stern spent the day knocking on doors and rallying to GOTV.

 
Four Local 521 members caimpaigned in Arizona. Read their blog >>

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