Office and Professional Employees International Union, AFL-CIO, CLC (DEI) Tyler Turner Mary Mahoney President Secretary-Treasurer Nov. 13,2026 ‘The Honorable Charles E. Schumer United States Senate 322 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 Leader Schumer: On behalf of the Office and Professional Employees International Union's 90,000 members nationwide, we want to congratulate Senate Democrats on a historic election victory. Working people cast their ballots in record numbers for Democrats up and down the ballot, signaling a deep-rooted desire for a change in this nation's direction. “This election victory presents a unique opportunity to deliver the change Americans have demanded at the ballot box and in our streets. The new Congress has a chance to make a real difference in the lives of the American people. who have made it clear that politics-as-usual will not suffice. Congressional Democrats can and must pass the PRO Act, enact Medicare-for-All stop reckless AI data center construction without worker protections, restore federal workers’ collective bargaining rights and end the illegal war in Iran. ‘The overwhelming support for congressional Democrats at this time in history cannot be squandered. After careful deliberation in consultation with the OPEIU Executive Board, consisting of union leaders from coast-to-coast, we are respectfully asking you to decline to seek to become the next Senate Majority Leader. The American people are desperate for change, and for a new generation of political leaders to deliver that change. We are grateful for the decades of support you've shown for organized labor throughout your career, but we must empower the next generation of political leaders at this pivotal time in our nation's history. With the 2028 presidential election approaching, congressional Democrats must show the American people that the trust placed in them by working people across the country is justified. Senate Democrats should be afforded the opportunity to reach consensus and select a Majority Leader who can unite the party and carry forward an unapologetically bold vision for the future of this country. We believe Sen. Van Hollen is best positioned to serve in that role. ‘This request is not made lightly, as we have deep respect and admiration for your steadfast support of organized labor throughout your long career. We look forward to continuing to work with you as a valued friend and champion of working people. We have a historic opportunity to build a brighter future for the American people, and we know you will remain an unwavering ally in that collective fight. In solidarity, FP Tyler Turner President President's Office ail opeiu@opeivorg Secretary- Treasurer's Office 808th Ave, Suite 201 Website: ww.opeiu org P.0.80¢ 1761 New York, NY 10011 New York,NY 10113 Tel: 212.675.3210 Fax: 212.727.2083 Tel: 212.367.0902 Fax: 212.727.2087