But you don’t give up.Īnd to the benefit of people you may never ne- meet, people who may never know your name, the work you do is changing lives and improving the condition of our country and are standing when we say we have certain values and ideals about the equality of people and the right of people to happiness and to a certain quality of life. I know the leaders in this room over the years - first of all, you don’t give up, and there has been many a time that you have shed a tear because you care so much and you know what we’re up against. So, I want to just start by saying thank you, because I know it is tireless. You know, there is so much about our movement - about the labor movement, the union movement - that has been about reminding people of what they have a right to demand and expect at a basic level, in terms of dignity, but also to have the dignity of their work respected and acknowledged in every way that is about wages and benefits and just the language we use to talk about the importance and the value to all of society of these workers. Right? (Applause.)Įach of these accomplishments, whether it be at a local, a state, or a national level, gives people not only a sense of hope - which is so critical in a moment like this, where so many are being attacked - but it also reminds people of what they have a right to demand. Las Vegas - what you just achieved last night. It was so good to hang out with you in Detroit. Because the work you do, as we were talking about, whether it is the accomplishments of Dee Lo - and, Dee Lo, again, I want to say congratulations. You are local, state, and national leaders, all in one person, each of you. It’s so good to be with you, and it’s so good to be with all of the members of SEIU who are here - (applause) - the leaders who are here.Īnd let me just start by thanking you. THE VICE PRESIDENT: Thank you, Mary Kay and April. How are you thinking about the moment we are in? And whether they’re living in cities or in rural areas, people of all ages experience that uncertainty. For many Americans, life seems uncertain.īlack, white, brown, Indigenous, API, immigrant Americans - life is uncertain. Over the last few years, you know we’ve seen unprecedented attacks on our rights and freedoms throughout the - throughout and following the Trump presidency and the pandemic. HENRY: I want to begin by asking about your reflection of the current moment.
And April and I are delighted to be able to ask a set of questions about the amazing experience and leadership that you’ve demonstrated as the Madam Vice President of the United States. HENRY: We are so grateful to have you with us this morning. HENRY: We welcome you - as our Secretary-Treasurer, April Verrett, said - home. THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everyone! Good morning, SEIU. VARRETT: Please join us in welcoming home our Madam Vice President, Kamala Harris. Get Involved Show submenu for “Get Involved””.The White House Show submenu for “The White House””.Office of the United States Trade Representative.Office of Science and Technology Policy.Executive Offices Show submenu for “Executive Offices””.Administration Show submenu for “Administration””.
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