NH State Employees #FeeltheBern and Endorse Sanders

The Board of Directors of the State Employees’ Association/SEIU Local 1984 announced the union’s endorsement of VT Sen. Bernie Sanders in the Democratic Primary.

“Bernie Sanders has a long history of fighting for working people,” said Richard Gulla, President of SEA/SEIU Local 1984. “He shares many of our members’ goals and values. He is not afraid to take on Wall Street and will fight against corporate greed and corruption. Bernie supports every worker earning a livable wage allowing them to care for and support their families. He is also respectful and supportive of the collective bargaining process. He understands that many of our young people cannot afford to attend college so they can prepare for the jobs of this century; and that our senior citizens are not being afforded a dignified retirement.”

John Hattan, the SEA/SEIU Political Education Committee chairman, stated the board “looked at the issues that mattered most to working people and most members supported today’s endorsement as the best decision.”

Earlier this week, SEIU, with which SEA/SEIU Local 1984 is affiliated, publicly endorsed Hillary Clinton as its presidential Primary pick.

“While we differ in our endorsement, we share the same values, hopes and dreams for our country,” said Gulla.

SEA/SEIU Local 1984 and SEIU International will work together respectfully during the primary as they both work to move forward the interests of hard-working members who are part of the growing movement to raise wages and rebalance our economy.

“We look forward to supporting Sen. Sanders throughout the primary race and will be prepared to support the most labor-friendly candidate post primary,” said Gulla.