SEIU Endorses Senator Patty Murray

Seattle, WA - The Service Employees International Union (SEIU), representing more than 100,000 Washington workers, has endorsed U.S. Senator Patty Murray for re-election. SEIU, whose members include hospital, clinic, home care, education and public sector workers, as well as nursing home and child care providers, janitors and security officers announced their strong support for Senator Patty Murray as the clear choice for working families in Washington State.

Senator Patty Murray has been a real leader on healthcare reform and she takes a stand for working families. Thanks to Senator Murray's leadership, our patients will have access to the healthcare they need, and for so many of my patients, that's a life saving difference." Susan Tekola, RN, Harborview Medical Center, member SEIU Healthcare 1199NW.

"Every day I see how important education is for our children and our communities. Senator Murray's leadership in Washington DC has helped create jobs and improve funding for education here in Washington State. Washington's working families can count on Senator Murray to consistently stand up for us," Patty Street, middle school educator from Longview and SEIU Local 925 member.

"From fighting for affordable healthcare to holding Wall Street banks accountable, Senator Patty Murray has been a real champion for working families. Senator Murray has been a true leader and advocate, we are proud to stand with her now, as she has often stood with us," Donna Peake, member SEIU Healthcare 775NW, Certified Nursing Assistant from Vancouver WA.

SEIU represents over 100,000 members in Washington. Those workers include hospital, clinic, home care, nursing home care providers, child care workers, education and public sector workers, janitors and security officers across Washington State.

To talk with an SEIU member about their support for Senator Patty Murray, please contact:

SEIU Healthcare 1199NW: Linnae Riesen (425) 306-2061

SEIU Healthcare 775NW: Adam Glickman (206) 295-9613

SEIU Local 925: Sudha Nandagopal (206) 659-5079

SEIU 1948/PSE: Rick Chisa (360) 791-6646

SEIU Local 49: Felisa Hagins (503) 789-2054

SEIU Local 6: Emily Sokolski (206) 850-0487

SEIU International: Mark McCullough (202) 730-7283

SEIU - With 2.2 million members in Canada, the United States and Puerto Rico, SEIU is the fastest-growing union in the Americas. Focused on uniting workers in healthcare, public services and property services, SEIU members are winning better wages, healthcare and more secure jobs for our communities, while uniting their strength with their counterparts around the world to help ensure that workers--not just corporations and CEOs--benefit from today's global economy.
www.seiu.org

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