(ROCHESTER, NEW YORK) – The Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) has endorsed Democratic New York State Assemblyman Joe Morelle in the race to fill the seat in the 25th Congressional District, which was previously held by the late Louise Slaughter.

CSEA represents approximately 300,000 active and retired, Public and Private Sector Employees, including 45,000 Members in Western Region 6 - which serves Monroe County.

"We are pleased to announce this endorsement of Joe Morelle for Congress,” CSEA Western Region President Flo Tripi said. “Joe has been a good friend to Labor over his many years in public service.  His strong record of delivering results for our community makes him the best choice to continue the legacy of Louise Slaughter."

Morelle, who currently serves as a state Assembly Member representing the Towns of Brighton, Irondequoit and parts of the city of Rochester, has spent a lifetime in public service working to advance the best interests of Working People.

In the Assembly, Morelle has successfully fought for the passage of legislation to raise the Minimum Wage in New York State, establish Paid Family Leave to ease the burden on Working Families, improve access to health care for all people, bring millions of dollars in infrastructure improvements to the Rochester area, and increase Workforce Development Training to ensure individuals have the skills and training they need to be successful.

“The Labor Community has reached a consensus - Joe Morelle is the best candidate to represent us in Washington.  There is no doubt he will hit the ground running." Tripi said.

To date, Morelle has received more than 20 organizational endorsements, including every major Trade and Service Union in New York State.