The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Missouri State Council endorsed Tishaura Jones for St. Louis mayor on Tuesday, March 21. SEIU represents more than 4,000 workers in St. Louis.
“Tishaura Jones is the only candidate in the race for mayor who’s committed to achieving economic and racial justice for working families in St. Louis,” SEIU janitor Roy Miller said in a statement.
“The janitors, homecare and health care workers, higher education faculty and public sector workers of SEIU look forward to working with her in the fight for a $15 minimum wage, increased police accountability and an inclusive St. Louis that works for everyone, not just the wealthy and well-connected.”
In a statement, SEIU said it will use direct mail and implement a get-out-the-vote program “to help working families educate their communities on the importance of supporting Jones in this crucial election.”
SEIU’s support follows a series of major endorsements for Jones. On Monday, grassroots groups MoveOn.org and Democracy for America, founded by Howard Dean, endorsed Jones. Previously she was endorsed by the St. Louis Young Democrats, Mobilize Missouri, the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists, NARAL Pro-Choice Missouri and the Missouri National Organization for Women.
She also has been endorsed by Jason Kander, state Senator Jamilah Nasheed (D-St. Louis), St. Louis County Assessor Jake Zimmerman, St. Louis Sheriff Vernon Betts, Alderman Chris Carter, Alderwoman Megan Ellyia Green, Alderman Frank Williamson and St. Louis County Councilwoman Rochelle Walton Gray.
The municipal primary election is Tuesday, March 7. Absentee voting is underway.
