Hawaii’s largest and most influential public-sector union — the Hawaii Government Employees Association — has given its nod to Mufi Hannemann in his bid for the U.S. Congress.

Press release quote from Jon Gasper, HGEA’s state PAC chair:

Mufi Hannemann has pledged his commitment to represent Hawaii’s working families. We believe Mr. Hannemann will be a strong fighter and advocate for us in Washington D.C., where the political atmosphere is strained and divisive. He has proven experience and a strong record of accomplishment in various levels of government, and his election will bring added strength to Hawaii’s dynamic congressional delegation.

HGEA also is backing Billy Kenoi in his re-election for Big Island mayor. Click here to read our list of 2012 political endorsements.