CHICAGO (Mayfair) – Today, Democratic Candidate for State Senate Ram Villivalam (IL-8) announced the endorsement of the Illinois Association for Retired Americans.
“As an organizer for SEIU, Ram has long fought to protect programs vital to the health and economic security of older Americans,” said Barbara Franklin, President of the Illinois Alliance for Retired Americans (IARA). “Ram has advocated for seniors in Illinois’ home care program and in nursing homes as well as workers who provide these services. He understands the importance of fighting for social and economic justice for all citizens. He has been and will continue to be a progressive champion. On behalf of our 257,000 members across Illinois, I am proud to share our endorsement of Ram Villivalam for State Senate.”
“I am honored to have the endorsement of the Illinois Alliance for Retired Americans.” Villivalam said. “With Bruce Rauner in Springfield and Donald Trump in the White House, we need to fight for social and economic justice now more than ever. I look forward to continuing to uphold the values and principles of the IARA in Springfield, which includes ensuring our elderly are able to live with independence and dignity.”
Villivalam has also been endorsed by the Chicago Sun-Times, the Chicago Tribune, U.S Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, U.S. Congressman Brad Schneider, U.S. Congressman Mike Quigley, U.S. Congressman Danny K. Davis, U.S. Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Fmr. Gubernatorial Candidate & Alderman Ameya Pawar, State Senator Laura Murphy, State Representative Theresa Mah, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago Commissioner Josina Morita, the Illinois AFL-CIO, the Illinois Federation of Teachers, the Chicago Teachers Union, the UAW Illinois, Illinois State Association of Letter Carriers, Local UFCW 881, SEIU Illinois State Council, National Nurses United, the National Association of Social Workers, Planned Parenthood, the Sierra Club, Citizen Action Illinois, Our Revolution Illinois, Reclaim Chicago, Equality Illinois PAC, Northside Democracy for America, and the Indo-American Democratic Organization.
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About Ram:
Ram Villivalam most recently worked as Legislative Coordinator for SEIU Healthcare Illinois & Indiana, advocating on behalf of more than 90,000 Home Care Providers, Child Care Providers, Nursing Home Workers, Hospital Workers, and the people they provide care for. Previously, Ram served as the Outreach Director for U.S. Congressman Brad Schneider, working with manufacturing organizations, unions, immigration groups, and community colleges on more than 20 policy areas. Ram serves on the Board of the Gun Violence Prevention PAC and as President of the Indo-American Democratic Organization. A child of immigrants, Ram was born and raised on the Northwest side and attended Chicago Public Schools throughout his childhood. Ram and his wife, Elizabeth, live in the Mayfair neighborhood on the Northwest side of Chicago. (www.ramforsenate.com).
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