SEIU New Jersey State Council Congratulates Mikie Sherrill on her election as Governor of New Jersey

Newark – The SEIU New Jersey State Council congratulates Mikie Sherrill on her election as Governor of New Jersey.   The SEIU NJ State Council includes 1199 SEIU Healthcare Workers East, the Committee of Interns and Residents; the Laundry, Distribution and Food Service Joint Board of Workers United, and 32BJ Motor Vehicle Inspectors, unions that represent a diverse array of more than 20,000 essential workers in New Jersey’s health care sector, warehouse distribution centers, public services and related sectors.

“Mikie Sherrill throughout her career has shown a deep commitment to strengthening communities and protecting workers’ rights and New Jersey needs a strong leader like Sherrill, who will protect all New Jerseyans,” said Megan Chambers, SEIU NJ State Council President, and Co-Manager of the Laundry, Distribution, and Food Service Joint Board, Workers United, SEIU. “Many thanks to all the SEIU members who contributed their time and energy to this campaign, this victory underscores that the voices of working people matter.  We congratulate Governor-elect Sherrill and look forward to working with her,”

“At this pivotal moment in our nation’s history, New Jersey needs a Governor who will champion affordability, quality healthcare, and defend our civil liberties and democracy. Mikie Sherrill’s outstanding record of public service and commitment to policies which improve the lives of working people energized our full commitment to getting her elected Governor,” said Andy Cassagnol, Executive Vice President of 1199SEIU.  “This is an historic victory for our state and working people— we congratulate Governor-elect Sherrill and look forward to partnering with her administration to deliver results for hardworking New Jersey families.”

Throughout this gubernatorial campaign State Council affiliates mobilized their members, knocking on more than ten thousand doors and making countless phone calls in support of this important election.

The SEIU NJ State Council is composed of unions representing service employees across the state, including health care, warehouse, laundry, and school cafeteria workers. Our diverse membership also includes motor vehicle inspectors, resident physicians, and municipal employees in Newark. The council includes 1199 SEIU Healthcare Workers East, Laundry, Distribution and Food Service Joint Board of Workers United; The Committee of Interns and Residents, and 32BJ Motor Vehicle Inspectors.