The SEIU NJ State Council announces its endorsement of a slate of Congressional candidates who have demonstrated a consistent commitment to advancing the interests of working families, protecting labor rights and promoting social justice across New Jersey.

“At a time when working people face rising costs of living, attacks on services working people rely on, and uncertainty around critical and important social issues, strong and principled leadership in Congress has never been more essential,” said Megan Chambers, SEIU NJ State Council President, and Co-Manager of the Laundry, Distribution, and Food Service Joint Board, Workers United, SEIU.  “Progress is built by working people, workers are the backbone of New Jersey’s economy and we proudly support candidates who not only recognize this truth but act on it. Their leadership and their continued advocacy are vital to working families and the future of our state.”

The SEIU NJ State Council endorses the following Democratic candidates.

NJ-01                 Donald Norcross

NJ-03                 Herbert Conaway

NJ-05                 Joshua Gottheimer

NJ-06                 Frank Pallone

NJ-08                 Robert Menendez Jr.

NJ-09                 Nellie Pou

NJ-10                 LaMonica McIver

NJ-11                 Analilia Mejia

US Senate       Cory Booker

“We support those who support us. These candidates have earned the trust of working families, and we are committed to mobilizing our thousands of members and communities to ensure they have the opportunity to continue their work in Congress,” said Latenya King, SEIU NJ State Council Vice President and Vice President of 1199 SEIU United Healthcare Workers East.

Our endorsed candidates have consistently stood with labor and delivered meaningful progress on the issues that matter most:

• Defending and expanding workers’ rights
• Supporting collective bargaining efforts and respecting the voices of union members across all sectors
• Advocating for sensible and humane treatment of immigrant communities, including supporting the continuation of TPS protections for Haitian immigrants
• Addressing the rising cost of living, fighting for policies that make housing, healthcare, and everyday essentials more affordable
• Championing economic justice, defending access to healthcare, and demanding that prosperity be shared by the workers who create it

The SEIU NJ State Council is composed of unions representing service employees across the state, including health care, warehouse, laundry, and school cafeteria workers. Our diverse membership also includes motor vehicle inspectors, resident physicians, and municipal employees in Newark. The council includes 1199 SEIU United Healthcare Workers East, Laundry, Distribution and Food Service Joint Board of Workers United; The Committee of Interns and Residents, and 32BJ Motor Vehicle Inspectors.