SEIU Calls for Democrats to Unite Around Obama

“Senator Obama’s commanding win in North Carolina and close showing in Indiana means he is clearly the Democratic nominee for President,” said Anna Burger, SEIU Secretary-Treasurer. “We’ve had a long process and the outcome is now clear. The Democratic Party should come together to focus on winning in November.”

In addition to Obama’s victory, SEIU members celebrated the primary win of Rep. André Carson in Indiana’s 7th district and were closely watching the outcome for Jill Long Thompson in the race for Governor. Health care workers, janitors and child care workers and other SEIU members volunteered their time in Indiana for weeks to educating and turning out voters for the candidates for their commitment to standing with working families. Read More.