SEIU Union members rally behind candidate committed to working families
Photo Caption: Bennie Tinson with endorsers for Compton City Council
LOS ANGELES, CA – SEIU Local 721 members have voted to endorse Bennie Tinson’s campaign for Compton City Council District 2. The endorsement reflects the strong alignment between Tinson’s priorities and working families’ concerns throughout the district.
Tinson participated fully in SEIU Local 721’s comprehensive endorsement process, engaging directly with union members during a candidate town hall. Members were impressed by Tinson’s substantive responses on issues affecting working families and demonstrated commitment to addressing the needs of the communities they serve.
“We congratulate Bennie Tinson on earning the endorsement of SEIU Local 721,” said Dashon Harris, Political Coordinator for SEIU Local 721. “Our members recognize a strong advocate for working families, and we are committed to supporting his campaign through the election.”
“I am deeply honored to earn the endorsement of SEIU Local 721. Public service workers are the backbone of our community, keeping our city running, clean, and safe every single day. I look forward to standing shoulder-to-shoulder with SEIU members to champion improved public services, secure adequate funding for essential programs, and fight for a stronger, more transparent future for Compton’s working families,” said Bennie Tinson.
SEIU Local 721 represents over 100,000 public service workers throughout Southern California, including nurses, social workers, library workers, and other essential public employees who serve the Los Angeles area.
“My priorities are clear: we will fight back against sex trafficking to reclaim Long Beach Boulevard, remove commercial trucks from our residential streets, and ensure that our infrastructure—from speed bumps to drainage—meets the needs of our community. I look forward to the work ahead and to the opportunity to earn your vote.”
“Community First. Progress Always. ¡Sí, se puede!”, said Tinson.
For more information on Bennie Tinson, go to BennieTinson.com.
“A native of Compton, a Compton Unified School District graduate, Community College Professor, SEIU Union Organizer, and former City employee, I am prepared to serve as your City Councilman,” says Tinson. “My experience as a Paralegal in the City Attorney’s Office has given me knowledge of Compton’s governance, enabling me to serve residents effectively and advocate on their behalf.
About SEIU Local 721
SEIU Local 721 is the largest public sector union in Southern California, representing over 100,000 workers. We organize people across hospitals, foster care, courts, libraries, and municipal services in Los Angeles, Ventura, Riverside, Santa Barbara, and dozens of other communities. Our mission is clear: secure strong contracts with good pay and benefits, and lift all working families by rising together.