North Brunswick, N.J. – JNESO District Council 1, IUOE-AFL-CIO, one of the largest health care unions in New Jersey, is proud to announce the endorsement of N.J. Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (11th District) for Governor of New Jersey.

“Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill knows how to keep people and our communities safe,” said Elfrieda Johnson, President of the JNESO Board of Directors. “She understands the need to protect health care workers and to ensure that affordable care is available to all New Jersey residents, especially our most vulnerable populations. She is committed to nurses and health care workers having the resources needed to protect their patients, and to continue providing the best quality care to keep patients healthy and safe.”

Douglas Placa, Executive Director of JNESO, added, “Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill will be a strong ally for labor in New Jersey. She supports our members’ rights, not only to unionize but to fight for fair contracts as the health care landscape continues to evolve and change. She is a great choice to serve as the next Governor of New Jersey!”

JNESO District Council 1, IUOE AFL-CIO, the professional health care union, represents some 5,000 nurses, technologists, social workers, dieticians, case managers, and respiratory therapists at 19 facilities across New Jersey and Pennsylvania. To learn more, visit JNESO.org.