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Endorsements

We are strongly supporting

Leila Namvar for State Assembly

The only Democratic candidate endorsed by labor

Labor

  • Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1277

  • California Faculty Association

  • California Federation of Labor Unions

  • California Federation of Teachers

  • California Nurses Association 

  • California School Employees Association

  • Heat and Frost Insulators Local 5

  • ILWU Local 13

  • ILWU Local 63

  • Inland Empire Labor Council , AFL-CIO

  • Painters & Allied Trades District Council 36

  • SEIU 721

  • SEIU 2015

  • SEIU California

  • SEIU CSUEU

  • SEIU Local 1000

  • SEIU UHW

  • UA Local 364

  • UA Local 398

  • UFCW 1167

  • United Autoworkers

Organizations

  • The California Legislative Progressive Caucus

  • California Young Democrats

  • Democratic Women’s Legislative Caucus

  • Iranian American Democrats of California

  • Organize for Peace

  • Riverside County Young Democrats

  • San Bernardino County Young Democrats

Elected Officials & Community Leaders

  • Amalia De Aztlan

  • Anyse Smith

  • Riverside Councilmember Clarissa Cervantes

“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