Service Employees Endorse Dan Kessler
I'm honored to earn the endorsement of SEIU.
Working people are the backbone of our communities. They care for our loved ones, keep our schools and hospitals running, and make Minnesota stronger every day. They deserve leaders who will stand with them, not just during campaign season, but every day at the Capitol.
I'm proud to have SEIU's support because we share a commitment to protecting workers' rights, expanding access to affordable healthcare, and building an economy where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.
Thank you to the members of SEIU for your trust and your work on behalf of Minnesota families. I'm excited to stand alongside you as we build a stronger future for Minnesota and Senate District 48.
In my clinical practice, I see how closely mental health is tied to economic security, safe working conditions, and dignity on the job. The 70,000 members of SEIU do the essential work that keeps our healthcare facilities, schools, and communities functioning, yet too often they are asked to do more with less. Earning SEIU’s endorsement is a profound honor. In Saint Paul, I will stand shoulder-to-shoulder with working families to fight for living wages, safe workplaces, expanded healthcare access, and strong labor protections.
Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Minnesota State Council
The SEIU Minnesota State Council represents nearly 70,000 active workers and retirees across Minnesota. Uniting members across healthcare, education, property services, and public facilities, SEIU members are the essential workforce keeping Minnesota’s hospitals, schools, clinics, and communities running every day.
Who They Are & What They Stand For
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Essential Caregivers & Service Workers: SEIU members serve on the front lines as home care providers, nursing home aides, hospital staff, school support personnel, janitorial workers, and security officers.
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Champions for Economic & Racial Justice: SEIU leads statewide movements for living wages, paid family leave, safe working conditions, and equitable access to healthcare and education for all working families.
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A Powerful Voice for Working Families: By coordinating collective action and legislative advocacy across local chapters, SEIU empowers frontline workers to build a fairer economy that puts community needs over corporate profits.
SEIU Minnesota at a Glance
| Membership | 70,000+ Healthcare, Education, & Service Workers |
| Local Affiliates | SEIU Healthcare MN & IA, Local 26, Local 284, Workers United |
| National Affiliation | Service Employees International Union (2 Million Members Nationwide) |
| Core Priorities | Living wages ($15+ min), healthcare access, worker safety, & union rights |