April Verrett was elected president of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) in 2024. She brings to her office bold leadership, strategic vision, and a relentless commitment to workers’ rights. Under her guidance, SEIU continues to amplify the voices of essential workers, advocating for dignity, fair wages, and safe workplaces across diverse industries.
“Make no mistake — working people are under attack and the stakes have never been higher; but the real challenge and opportunity of leading our union in this moment is meeting the momentum of workers across the country — especially the young people of color — who are showing us what’s possible,” said Verrett following her election.
Verrett served in labor organizing for more than two decades and was previously chair of the SEIU National Home Care Council and co-chair of the union’s National Organizing Committee. 
Since assuming the presidency, Verrett has positioned SEIU as a vanguard for social and economic justice. Her tenure has been marked by innovative campaigns that intertwine traditional labor organizing with broader movements for equity. Recognizing that worker struggles often intersect with healthcare, housing, and racial justice, she has spearheaded initiatives that holistically address these challenges.
Verrett’s leadership has united workers across racial, economic, and geographic divides. Her emphasis on coalition-building has fortified SEIU’s partnerships with community organizations, other unions, and progressive allies, ensuring that the fight for workers’ rights remains central to national and local conversations.
As one of the few women leading a major international union, Verrett is breaking barriers and inspiring a new generation of women in the labor movement. Her presidency highlights the importance of inclusive leadership and the unique perspectives women bring to the table.