Local unions and trades groups attending the event include the American Federation of Government Employees, Laborers’ International Union of North America (LiUNA), Women in Trades, and the local chapter of the Culinary Union.
Bethany Khan, spokesperson for the Culinary Union, said Horsford’s political career has long been tied to Nevada’s labor movement. Before entering politics, he led the Culinary Academy of Las Vegas, a job training center for hospitality workers.
“He just hasn’t forgotten where he comes from,” she said.