“There is no way to sugarcoat yesterday’s election loss and the heartache felt by millions of Americans who rightly fear the impact of looming Republican attacks on workers’ rights, healthcare, jobs, and freedoms.

“We are heading into a tumultuous and uncertain time, but our labor movement is ready to rise to the occasion. We will put the full weight of 1199SEIU behind leading and winning fights for real improvements to our members’ lives and advancing causes of justice and equality for all.

“We are deeply proud of the countless hours that 1199SEIU healthcare workers volunteered to knock on doors, make phone calls, and get out the vote this election cycle.  There are many down-ballot victories across our geographies that 1199ers can rightfully take credit for, and these will be vital for our ability to win for workers in the years ahead.

“Today, we are clear-eyed about the challenges we face.  But there is nothing that we cannot overcome through building union power and solidarity.”