Below are victory statements for the following issues/candidates:

• IL Workers’ Rights Constitutional Amendment
• JB Pritzker – IL Gov
• Frank Mrvan – IN-01
• Delia Ramirez – IL-03
• Nikki Budzinski – IL-13
• Eric Sorensen – IL-17
• Ann Gillespie – SD-27
• Janet Yang-Rohr – IL HD- 41

WORKERS WIN: SEIU Healthcare Illinois Statement on the Passage of the Workers’ Rights Amendment

Greg Kelley, President of SEIU Healthcare Illinois, issued the following statement: 

“This victory is a testament to the collective power of working people. Voters across the state reaffirmed that Illinois is a state by and for working people, and they chose to protect working families over corporate interests. By enshrining workers’ rights into our state’s constitution, future generations of Illinois workers will continue to have a voice on the job to fight for livable wages, workplace safety, paid leave, and more. 

“This victory was made possible by countless working people across Illinois, including the tireless efforts of our members who raised their voices, organized their communities and turned out the vote. When we fight, we win!”

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Gov. Pritzker Re-election Victory

Greg Kelley, President of SEIU Healthcare Illinois, issued the following statement: 

“Our 90,000 members congratulate Governor J.B. Pritzker on his decisive reelection to another term leading the great state of Illinois. Governor Pritzker has been a champion for working families since Day One. Over the past four years, Governor Pritzker backed workers’ demands to increase wages, invest in our child care system, support frontline workers throughout the pandemic, and stand up for the rights of working people. We’re looking forward to working together with Governor Pritzker and his team to continue advancing racial and economic justice for working people across Illinois.

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Frank Mrvan Victory in IN’s 1st Congressional District

Greg Kelley, President of SEIU Healthcare Illinois, issued the following statement upon the news of Frank J. Mrvan winning the general election for Indiana’s 1st Congressional District: 

“Representative Frank J. Mrvan’s victory is a huge win for working people across Indiana. In his first term as a U.S. Representative, Mrvan has championed workers’ demands through his steadfast support and advocacy for a federal investment in home care, the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act, and policies that will create an economy that works for everyone – not just the wealthy few. We’re proud to support Representative Mrvan as he returns to Washington DC for a second term, where we know he’ll continue fighting for Indiana’s working families.” 

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Delia Ramirez Victory in IL’s 3rd Congressional District 

Greg Kelley, President of SEIU Healthcare Illinois, issued the following statement upon the news of Delia Ramirez winning the general election for Illinois’ 3rd Congressional District: 

“Congratulations to Delia Ramirez, our next US Representative for Illinois’ 3rd Congressional District. We were proud to support Rep-Elect Ramirez after years of working together to advance economic and racial justice. During her time as an Illinois state representative, Ramirez has passed legislation to expand affordable housing and increase access to healthcare and continues to advocate for fair paying jobs, healthcare access, affordable housing and accessible child care for all. We know that she will bring this proven commitment to working people with her to the halls of Congress, and we’re proud to support her as she heads to Capitol Hill.”

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Nikki Budzinski Victory in the IL’s 13th Congressional District

Greg Kelley, President of SEIU Healthcare Illinois, issued the following statement upon the news of Nikki Budzinski winning the general election for Illinois’ 13th Congressional District:

“We are proud to congratulate Nikki Budzinski on winning the race for US Representative of Illinois’ 13th Congressional District. The granddaughter of a union painter and a public school teacher, Budsinski has dedicated her career to fighting for workers. She started out her career advocating for firefighters and commercial workers to receive livable wages and a voice on the job. As Governor Pritzker’s senior advisor on labor issues, Nikki spearheaded the effort to raise the Illinois minimum wage to $15 an hour. Budzinski is a tried and true champion for working families, and we have full confidence that she will continue to be a worker champion in Washington.”

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Eric Sorensen Victory in IL’s 17th Congressional District

Greg Kelley, President of SEIU Healthcare Illinois, issued the following statement upon the news of Eric Sorensen winning the general election for Illinois’s 17th Congressional District: 

“This was a hard fought race, and thanks to working people, Eric Sorensen will be the next U.S. Representative for Illinois’ 17th Congressional District. Throughout the campaign, Sorensen has consistently voiced strong support for policies that help working families and he recognizes how important unions are to building a strong middle class. He’s also breaking barriers as the first openly gay member of Congress from Illinois. We’re proud to support Sorensen and look forward to working together to make sure workers’ demands are heard in Washington.”

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SEIU Healthcare Illinois Statement on Ann Gillespie Victory in SD-27 

Greg Kelley, President of SEIU Healthcare Illinois, issued the following statement upon the news of Ann Gillespie winning the general election for Illinois State Senate District 27: 

“Ann Gillespie has always stood with SEIU Healthcare members and the working people of Illinois.  Throughout her time in the Illinois General Assembly, Gillespie has worked to support working families. She has improved access to Medicaid, fought to protect reproductive rights, and increased access to affordable housing. SEIU Healthcare Illinois is proud to support State Senator Gillespie and has full confidence that she will continue to be a worker champion in Springfield.”

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Janet Yang-Rohr Victory in IL HD- 41

Greg Kelley, President of SEIU Healthcare Illinois, issued the following statement upon the news of Janet Yang-Rohr winning the general election for Illinois’ 41st Assembly District: 

“Congratulations to Representative Janet Yang-Rohr on her winning re-election for Illinois’ 41st Assembly District. Throughout her time as state representative, Yang-Rohr has worked to make healthcare more affordable and has been a steadfast  champion for reproductive justice and workers’ rights. SEIU Healthcare Illinois is proud to stand with Rep. Yang-Rohr as she continues to fight for working families in her next term.” 

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