SEIU Minnesota State Council Endorses Clark for Congress
St. Paul, MN (September 29, 2009) Citing her support for working families as a Minnesota legislator, and her leadership as the Assistant Majority Leader in the State Senate, SEIU Minnesota State Council today announced its endorsement of Tarryl Clark to represent Minnesota’s 6th Congressional District in the United States Congress. The Service Employees International Union is the fastest-growing union in the country with 2.1 million members nationwide and 30,000 members in Minnesota.
“Tarryl has worked hard in the Senate representing working people in her District and now finally the 6th Congressional District has an opportunity to have a Congresswoman who works for the District and not for cable TV,” said Carol Nieters, a resident of St. Cloud and Secretary Treasurer of the SEIU Minnesota State Council. “I volunteered for Tarryl in her Senate race. When I went door to door in the District for Tarryl, one thing was clear: voters really like her. She’s proven she can win in a Republican leaning district.”
“Whenever Minnesota’s workers have needed her, Tarryl has been there,” said Julie Schnell, President of the SEIU Minnesota State Council. “Whether inside the Capitol or alongside workers in the field, Tarryl has always stood up for the best interests of hard-working Minnesotans. We’re proud to stand with her, and ready to get to work to win this election.”
SEIU unites 30,000 healthcare workers, public school employees, and property service workers across Minnesota, and as the state’s fourth largest union is a powerful voice for Minnesota’s working families. The State Council coordinates organizing, political, and legislative campaigns between SEIU’s four local unions in Minnesota.
