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JaneyVee

(19,877 posts)
Tue Nov 24, 2015, 03:06 PM Nov 2015

Hillary Clinton Lands Another BIG UNION Endorsement.

http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/56549936e4b0d4093a594426

ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hillary Clinton just locked down another endorsement from a major labor union as she seeks the Democratic nomination for president, solidifying her hold on organized labor's backing in the primary.

The Laborers' International Union of North America, or LIUNA, announced Tuesday that it would be throwing its weight behind the front-runner, rather than Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) or Martin O'Malley. The union said in a statement that it arrived at the decision after a membership poll and a vote by the union's executive board.

"LIUNA members are deeply concerned about the direction of our country and are looking for a real leader who will create good jobs, rebuild our country, and grow our economy," Terry O’Sullivan, the union's president, said in a statement. "Secretary Clinton’s record proves that she is a tough and tested fighter for our nation and for working men and women."

LIUNA has roughly a half-million members working mostly in the construction and building trades. In response to the announcement, the Clinton campaign said the candidate was "honored" to have the endorsement and would "fight to increase investment in our infrastructure

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Hillary Clinton Lands Another BIG UNION Endorsement. (Original Post) JaneyVee Nov 2015 OP
K&R. Union made. nt. NCTraveler Nov 2015 #1
Random WORD caps!!! Godhumor Nov 2015 #2
It's WONDERFUL! Isn't IT? NurseJackie Nov 2015 #3
Great News. This quote stands out for me. Alfresco Nov 2015 #4
I saw that too! <3 NurseJackie Nov 2015 #5
GREAT news! Starry Messenger Nov 2015 #6
I love it! Cha Nov 2015 #7

NurseJackie

(42,862 posts)
3. It's WONDERFUL! Isn't IT?
Tue Nov 24, 2015, 03:23 PM
Nov 2015

What's the current COUNT of endorsements for Hillary? Is Bernie catching up?

Alfresco

(1,698 posts)
4. Great News. This quote stands out for me.
Tue Nov 24, 2015, 03:34 PM
Nov 2015

"Secretary Clinton’s record proves that she is a tough and tested fighter for our nation and for working men and women."

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