SEIU Florida endorses Ken Welch, citing support for working families

The Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Florida has thrown its support behind Ken Welch, highlighting his commitment to issues affecting working families. This endorsement is significant as it comes ahead of the union's St. Petersburg units gearing up for the 2026 bargaining round, indicating Welch's alignment with their priorities. The backing underscores the importance of labor relations in Florida's political landscape, especially as negotiations for better wages and working conditions loom. This move could bolster Welch's campaign by aligning him with a powerful labor organization.