SEIU Endorses Rodney Glassman for U.S. Senate in Arizona

PHOENIX, Ariz. — Rodney Glassman, Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate, has earned the endorsement of the Service Employees International Union because of his commitment to improving Arizona’s economy, supporting education, and creating stable, well-paying jobs.

This latest expression of labor support adds to a long list of unions that are backing Glassman’s candidacy, including the AFL-CIO; the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees; and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.

“I appreciate the support of this important and respected union,” Glassman said. “Washington, D.C. and John McCain have failed us. We will continue to travel throughout the state listening to the concerns of the hardworking people of Arizona so that we can go to Washington, D.C. with real solutions for Arizona.”

Scott Washburn, state director of SEIU Arizona, said the union chose to endorse Glassman because he is “a tireless supporter of quality public services and the employees who deliver them,” adding that Glassman is “well-qualified to represent the citizens of Arizona in Washington.”

The Service Employees International Union is the largest and fastest-growing union in the United States, uniting workers in public and private sector service jobs to improve their lives and the services they provide. In Arizona, SEIU represents public employees in Pima County, the cities of Tempe and Chandler, and the Town of Gilbert, and is organizing state workers.

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