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BOSTON – The Massachusetts Service Employees International Union (SEIU) today announced their endorsement of Congressman Ed Markey in the ongoing race for Senate.

Last Saturday, March 9, Markey and Congressmen Stephen Lynch spoke to members of the SEIU’s locals in Massachusetts at a forum in Dorchester. Scorecards on the candidates completed by members at the forum were the primary factor in determining the SEIU State Council endorsement. Members rated both candidates highly but Markey received the highest ratings. The State Council also considered questionnaires completed by the candidates in making their endorsement.

“Throughout his career, Congressman Markey has shown consistent support for universal healthcare,” said Veronica Turner, Executive Vice President of 1199SEIU, which represents healthcare workers in Massachusetts. “Through the Senate, we know he will continue his work to guarantee access to quality affordable coverage for all Americans.”

"I am honored to receive the endorsement of the SEIU State Council and its 85,000 members,” said Congressman Markey. “SEIU is at the heart of the labor movement, fighting tirelessly to improve the lives of workers in Massachusetts and throughout the country. I have spent three decades standing up for working families and advocating for good jobs, fair wages, and quality and affordable health care. I want to bring this fight for working men and women to the Senate, and I look forward to working with SEIU to build a future that makes the American Dream achievable for all."

The SEIU State Council is a representative body of leaders who have been democratically elected by the membership to represent their local and workers in their respective industries.

Press Coverage Samples of the SEIU Senate Endorsement



Huffington Post: Ed Markey endorsed by SEIU in Massachusetts Senate race

The Hill: SEIU endorses Markey for Mass. Senate

Boston Globe: SEIU endorses Markey over Lynch

Springfield Republican: Massachusetts SEIU endorses Ed Markey in special Senate election

Associated Press: Mass. SEIU backing Democrat Markey in Senate race

MSNBC Rachel Maddow Blog: Thursday's campaign round-up

National Journal: SEIU endorses Markey in another setback for Lynch

Talking Points Memo: SEIU endorses Markey over Lynch

In City Times Worcester: SEIU State Council endorses Ed Markey in U.S. senate race