FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 29, 2010

CONTACT:
Anthony A. Caldwell
Media Relations, Public Affairs
Phone: 330-651-2042 | acaldwell@seiu1199.org

Canton, Ohio - The Service Employees International Union, District 1199 is pleased to announce the endorsement of State Representative Scott Oelslager (Republican) for the 29th District State Senate seat currently held by State Senator Kirk Schuring. Oelslager is a four-term State legislator representing most of Stark County.

"Scott Oelslager understands the needs of working people in our community. Rep. Oelslager has demonstrated his commitment to working people by putting aside partisan politics to do what is right for Ohio," said Becky Williams, President of SEIU District 1199 and a Massillon, Ohio, resident.

Representative Oelslager's bipartisanship has been demonstrated during his tenure in his ability to work across the aisle and foster constructive working relationships with his colleagues. (For example: Mortgage relief for Ohio families and the State budget bill.)