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Endorsements
We are strongly supporting
Leila Namvar for State Assembly
The clear choice of Labor & Working Families
Labor
California Federation of Labor Unions
Inland Empire Labor Council
AFSCME California PEOPLE
Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1277
California Faculty Association
California Federation of Teachers
California Nurses Association (CNA/NNU)
California School Employees Association
ILWU Local 13
ILWU Local 63
ILWU Local 94
Ironworkers Local 416
Ironworkers Local 433
Heat and Frost Insulators Local 5
National Union of Healthcare Workers
Painters & Allied Trades District Council 36
SEIU California
SEIU Local 99
SEIU Local 121RN
SEIU Local 721
SEIU Local 1000
SEIU Local 2015
SEIU CSUEU
SEIU UHW
SoCal Pipe Trades District Council 16
UA Local 250
UA Local 364
UA Local 398
UFCW Local 1167
United Auto Workers (UAW)
United Nurses Association of California (UNAC/UCHP)
Organizations
California Legislative Progressive Caucus
California Asian & Pacific Islander Caucus
Democratic Women’s Legislative Caucus
CAIR Action California PAC
Courage California
Iranian American Democrats of California
HONOR PAC
Organize for Peace
Planned Parenthood of the Pacific Southwest
Riverside County Young Democrats
San Bernardino Young Democrats
Women’s Political Committee Los Angeles
Working Families Party California
Elected Officials & Community Leaders
House Democratic Caucus Chair Congressmember Pete Aguilar
Congressmember Mark Takano
Assemblymember Robert Garcia
Assemblymember Dr. Corey Jackson
Assemblymember Alex Lee
Moreno Valley Mayor Ulises Cabrera
Redlands Mayor Mario Saucedo
Indio Councilmember Oscar Ortiz
Indio Councilmember Waymond Fermon
Riverside Councilmember Clarissa Cervantes
Amalia De Aztlan President - Democratic Women of the Desert*
Anyse Smith Vice President - Democratic Women of the Desert*
“The California Nurses Association is proud to endorse Leila Namvar for State Assembly. A labor leader who has spent her career expanding access to healthcare in her community, we trust Leila to stand up to Trump’s attacks on healthcare, champion fair wages for nurses and all workers, increase funding for our financially distressed hospitals, protect patient safety, and improve patient outcomes.”
— Sandy Reding, RN, President, California Nurses Association
“Labor is proud to endorse Leila Namvar for the State Assembly. A former union president, Leila has demonstrated throughout her career that she is a relentless advocate for California’s working families. She is the leader we can trust to deliver real results and build a fair economy for all.”
— California Federation of Labor Unions, AFL-CIO
“The California School Employees Association and our quarter million members proudly endorse Leila Namvar for State Assembly. As a longtime labor leader, Leila has consistently stepped up to take on the tough fights for working people. As an immigrant and a working mom, she understands firsthand the challenges families face and the essential role school employees play in our communities. We know Leila will always stand up for classified school employees, prioritize strong funding for public education, support our students and families, and fight back against attacks on our rights.”
— Adam Weinberger, President of California School Employees Association
“A champion for working people, Leila Namvar has spent her career expanding access to affordable healthcare and fighting for higher wages and dignity on the job. She has a proven record of delivering results and is the fighter we can count on to lower healthcare costs, make housing affordable, protect immigrant rights, and stand up to corporate greed.”
— David Green, President of SEIU 721 and Executive Board Member of SEIU California State Council
“The California Federation of Teachers is proud to endorse Leila Namvar for State Assembly. Leila is the leader we can count on to stand up to Trump’s attacks on public education and to ensure that educators and school staff are treated with respect and paid fairly for the critical work they do. She is committed to making sure our public schools are fully funded, safe, and welcoming for all students, no matter their background or who they are, and that every California student has access to a quality public education.”
— Jeff Freitas, California Federation of Teachers President