Candidate Franken shows his support ON THE PICKET LINE for campus strikers (photo too)

[Omaha Steve]

http://www.mndaily.com/articles/2007/09/11/72163309

September 11, 2007

Franken shows his support for campus strikers
The politician said fair wages and treatment are important factors in motivating workers.
By Elizabeth Graca

Al Franken visited campus Monday to support the University workers on strike.


Photo by Stephen Maturen
Al Franken, democratic candidate for Senate, speaks Monday to AFSCME strikers on the steps of Walter Library. Franken said supporting labor unions and workers is one of his top billings as he gears up for the U.S. Senate race.


The democratic candidate for Minnesota's 2008 Senate spoke in front of Walter Library at 12:30 p.m. before joining multiple picket lines throughout campus.

Franken said supporting labor unions and workers is one of his top billings as he gears up for the U.S. Senate race.

Franken said he is currently a member of four unions - the Writers' Guild of America, the Directors' Guild of America, the Screen Actors' Guild and the American Federation of Television and Radio Actors.

Union members were pleased with Franken's support, Barbara Bezat, president of American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees local 3937, said.

"We are delighted that Al Franken supports AFSCME employees," she said. "We have an enormous amount of community support."

FULL story at link.

[mzmolly]

1. Go AL!

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