Postal Workers Back Obama (sixth union affiliated with the AFL-CIO to back Obama)

[Omaha Steve]

Source: AFL-CIO News Blog

by Seth Michaels, Apr 9, 2008

The Postal Workers (APWU) union has endorsed Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) in the presidential race.

The Postal Workers’ national executive board endorsed Obama in a unanimous vote. The 60,000-member union is the sixth union affiliated with the AFL-CIO to back Obama.

Postal Workers President William Burrus says Obama’s campaign offers a unique opportunity for working families.

Sen. Obama’s message is one of hope and change. His message is special, and the timing is right.


Read more: http://blog.aflcio.org/2008/04/09/postal-workers-back-obama/

---

The union represents more than 300,000 postal employees and retirees. I believe the 60,000 figure is in error.

[goclark]

1. Yea for Labor!

Let's put America back to work with Obama! :bounce:

[OhioChick]

2. Good to Hear!

Thanks for Posting, Steve! :hi:

[samsingh]

3. this is an important endorsement and continues momentum

at this point a Hillary victory will be a letdown

[mcollier]

4. As they should....

2 more weeks in PA! Let's engage our communities to consider Barack Obama.

Thanks.