Service Employee Union Endorses Moore

Low-turnout primaries require bodies on the ground to churn out votes. That’s where union support can help a candidate, provided that rank and file members follow the lead of union leadership. The Service Employees International Union has endorsed Marilyn Moore for another term in the State Senate. She faces an August 9 Democratic primary against party-endorsed Tom McCarthy, president of the City Council. The winner will challenge Republican Elaine Hammers in November.
News release:

As part of SEIU’s 2016 campaign to support candidates who value and respect our work and service, members of the 65,000-strong SEIU (Service Employees International Union) have endorsed Marilyn Moore for State Senate.

“This election is important to SEIU members and we are hopeful that our members’ support helps bring victory to the Moore campaign on August 9th, and again in November. We endorse candidates who support the values we believe in; good paying jobs, decent health care, retirement benefits, quality government services for our citizens, and improving the lives of working families in our state. We work hard to elect candidates who share these values,” said Paul Filson, Director of the SEIU State Council.

“Marilyn has distinguished herself in the State Senate as a real leader, standing up for working men and women, not only in her home district but all across the state,” said Stephen Anderson, President of CSEA SEIU Local 2001. “We look forward to working with Marilyn Moore after the election on the issues important to Connecticut’s working families.”

“Marilyn Moore has been a champion of vital issues in our community whether it’s standing with workers in the Fight for $15 or highlighting the struggle of low wages on Connecticut families,” said David Pickus, President of SEIU 1199NE. “Working people of Bridgeport have a huge advocate in Marilyn Moore and her voice and values are a necessity at the capital.”

The SEIU Connecticut CT State Council includes 6 affiliated locals representing over 65,000 service workers and retirees, making it the state’s largest union.