SACRAMENTO - “In light of Sen. John Edwards' decision to end his bid for the presidency, SEIU in California supports Senator Barack Obama for the Democratic presidential nomination.

“The more than 650,000 SEIU members in California are excited by all the candidates and the energy surrounding this election, but believe Senator Obama best advances our vision for a new America united in hope. Obama's pledge to ensure working families have a strong voice, that health care is not a luxury and that our children are given the tools to succeed best represents the values our members care about. SEIU represents 650,000 workers in California, including nurses, janitors, librarians, homecare workers, security officers, technicians, social workers and others.

“Sen. Obama will partner with working men and women to further the American Dream and ensure our children have a bright future.”