32BJ SEIU goes with Payne in NJ-10 – New Jersey Globe

A politically influential union with members in New Jersey’s tenth district has endorsed Rep. Donald Payne, Jr. (D-Newark) for re-election to the U.S. Home of Representatives.

Payne, a congressman since 2012, faces two challengers within the Democratic main.  Help from progressive labor teams like 32BJ Service Staff Worldwide Union (SEIU) make it more and more unimaginable for a candidate to unseat Payne.

“Congressman Payne has been a longtime advocate for these identical rules in Washington, the place he has labored to reinforce collective bargaining rights and increase healthcare entry, whereas additionally being a vocal supporter for employees trying to unionize,” stated Kevin Brown, 32BJ SEIU Vice President and New Jersey state director.  “We’re excited to endorse him and sit up for persevering with to work collectively in service of labor rights and financial equality.”

Payne has amassed an enormous variety of labor endorsements, together with the NJEA, CWA, AFSCME, FMBA and the Laborers’ Worldwide Union of North America.
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“Guaranteeing that each employee in our nation has the correct to a livable wage, truthful working circumstances, and advantages like medical insurance is crucial for financial justice and prosperity,” Payne stated.  “In our present political second, we’re seeing an inspiring resurgence of organizing round labor rights in our nation, and I’m devoted to working to advance these efforts alongside 32BJ and so many others within the labor motion.”