Bucks County, PA— The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Pennsylvania State Council has formally endorsed Brian Fitzpatrick for re-election, delivering one of the clearest statements yet in the race for Pennsylvania’s First Congressional District.
The SEIU Pennsylvania State Council brings together unions representing tens of thousands of workers across Pennsylvania, including SEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania, 32BJ SEIU, SEIU Local 668, the Committee of Interns and Residents, and the PA Joint Board of Workers United/SEIU. Together, SEIU members work across public services, healthcare, property services, higher education, human services, and other essential sectors, including thousands of workers and their families who live and work throughout southeastern Pennsylvania.
“We are proud to endorse Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick because he understands what working families are up against—and he has proven he is willing to stand with them,” said Matt Yarnell, President of SEIU PA State Council and President of SEIU Healthcare PA. “Brian does not just talk about supporting working people—he shows up, listens, and works across party lines to deliver for them. He has shown a consistent commitment standing with our workers, protecting essential services, defending lifesaving healthcare, and standing up for the rights and dignity of our immigrant members, neighbors, and communities. At a time when special interests have too much influence, we know Brian will continue to hold them accountable and prioritize the needs of working families and our unions.”
“The people closest to the work are often the clearest judges of leadership, which is why the support of SEIU members carries such extraordinary significance,” said Fitzpatrick. “Every day, these men and women answer calls in moments of crisis, protect vulnerable children, care for older neighbors, and make certain the services our families depend on are there when they need them. Their work is indispensable, and must never be taken for granted. We have built a real partnership, grounded in mutual respect and strengthened through the fights we have taken on together for fair pay, safe staffing, affordable healthcare, collective bargaining rights, and stronger public services. I am honored by their trust, and will always fight for them, stand beside them, and ensure the people our community depends on can depend on us in return.”
SEIU’s endorsement adds the support of one of Pennsylvania’s largest and most diverse labor organizations to Fitzpatrick’s labor coalition, which now includes the AFL-CIO and more than 40 labor organizations. The endorsement reflects years of partnership with SEIU members and Fitzpatrick’s record of working across party lines on issues that matter to working people, from protecting workers’ rights and healthcare to strengthening public services and supporting families across PA-01.
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