Service Employees International Union (SEIU) California State Council endorses Jimmy Gomez for the 34th Congressional District Special Election to replace Xavier Becerra.
“SEIU California is proud to endorse Jimmy Gomez for Congress,” said Max Arias, Executive Director of SEIU Local 99. “Jimmy Gomez has been a champion for working people and a leader on issues affecting our families and communities. When it came to passing the $15/hour minimum wage increase, Jimmy fought tirelessly to make sure it passed. Working families who needed an expanded Paid Family Leave law counted on Jimmy, and he made that happen, too, despite fierce opposition. There is no fight too tough for Jimmy Gomez, and we are confident that he will hit the ground running as the next Member of Congress for the 34th Congressional District.”
SEIU California is the largest union in the state. It represents over 700,000 members. Its membership is made up of social workers, nurses, school employees, state workers, security officers, college professors, early education teachers, homecare workers, childcare providers and janitors.
“I am honored to be endorsed by SEIU California State Council and its affiliates. Their core mission of creating middle class jobs and reinvesting in California is what I believe in and fight for every day,” said Jimmy Gomez.
SEIU California joins an impressive coalition of support from leaders like U.S. Senator Kamala Harris, L.A Mayor Eric Garcetti, State Senate Pro Tem Kevin De Leon, Congresswoman Judy Chu, Congressman Ted Lieu, Sandra Figueroa-Villa of El Centro del Pueblo, the American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), and the Communications Workers of America (CWA). View the full list at www.jimmygomezforcongress.com.
Jimmy Gomez is a State Assemblymember and former advocate for the United Nurses Associations of California. First elected in 2012 and re-elected in 2016 with over 86% of the vote, his assembly district encompasses more than half the 34th Congressional District. He is known for passing landmark legislation expanding Paid Family Leave, funding for domestic violence prevention, and funding and access for education. Jimmy lives in the Eagle Rock with his wife Mary, and dog Austin.