Hospitality Workers Endorse Zachary Parker for Ward 5

Washington, D.C. – UNITE HERE Local 25, which represents over 7,200 hospitality workers in the D.C. region, today announced its support for Zachary Parker in the competitive Ward 5 primary.  

“As we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, D.C. is at a crossroads – will working families have a place in the District’s future, or will we be priced out?” said Sam Epps, Political Director of UNITE HERE Local 25. “We believe that Zachary has the values, experience, and instincts to be a champion for workers as we fight for our share of D.C.’s economic recovery. We need more voices like his on the Council, and we’re proud to endorse him today.” 

A lifelong advocate and leader, Mr. Parker and his family have themselves struggled with inequitable access to healthcare and education, giving him a firsthand perspective on the District's systemic injustices. Local 25 was particularly inspired by Mr. Parker’s deep knowledge of labor issues and his campaign’s insistence that developers must do their part to create good jobs for District residents. 

As ballots are mailed out and early voting begins, Local 25 members will mobilize to knock doors and phonebank in Ward 5 for Mr. Parker and other endorsees.