New Jersey – The SEIU NJ State Council, composed by 1199 SEIU Healthcare Workers East, Workers United-LFDS; the Committee of Interns and Residents, CIR and 32BJ Motor Vehicles Inspectors is proud to announce its endorsements for candidates who have demonstrated a steadfast commitment to working families and labor rights.

As a coalition representing thousands of essential service and healthcare workers across the state, SEIU NJ State Council stands behind these champions who have consistently advocated for fair wages, workers’ protections, and stronger communities.

The following candidates have received SEIU NJ’s Champion Endorsement:

• Assemblymember Margie Donlon MD (LD-11)
• Assemblymember Anthony Verrelli (LD-15)
• Assemblymember Craig Coughlin (LD-19)
• Assemblymember Yvonne Lopez (LD-19)
• Assemblymember Annette Quijano (LD-20)
• Assemblymember Rosaura ‘Rosy’ Bagolie (LD-27)
• Assemblymember Alixon Collazos-Gill (LD-27)
• Assemblymember Eliana Pintor Marin (LD-29)
• Assemblymember Gabriel Rodriguez (LD-33)
• Assemblymember Carmen Theresa Morales (LD-34)
• Assemblymember Michael Venezia (LD-34)
• Assemblymember Clinton Calabrese (LD-36)
• Assemblymember Gary Schaer (LD-36)
• Assemblymember Ellen Park (LD-37)

SEIU NJ remains committed to supporting candidates who prioritize the rights and well-being of New Jersey’s working class. With these endorsements, the Council aims to ensure that pro-worker policies remain at the forefront of the legislative agenda.

The SEIU NJ State Council is composed of unions representing service employees across the state, including healthcare, warehouse, industrial laundry and school cafeteria workers.  Our diverse membership also includes motor vehicle inspectors, resident physicians and municipal employees in Newark.  The Council affiliates include 1199 SEIU Healthcare Workers East, Laundry, Distribution and Food Service Joint Board of Workers United; the Committee of Interns and Residents, CIR and 32 BJ Motor Vehicle Inspectors.