The California Labor Federation has weighed in on the 23rd Senate District Democratic primary, endorsing Assemblyman Lloyd Levine of Van Nuys over former Assemblywoman Fran Pavley of Agoura Hills.

Today's announcement adds to the Sacramento-based clout the sitting assemblyman is amassing in his fight for the nomination. In addition to the Labor Federation, Levine also has Assembly Speaker Fabian Nunez in his corner -- a not inconsequential consideration for groups that have interests now before the Legislature.