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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsHillary-->Scott Walker's attacks on unions and workers' rights aren't leadership—they're bullying. -
This is directed at Scott Walker. umm. should this be in GD-P.
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Hillary Clinton ?@HillaryClinton 16h16 hours ago
Unions help keep working families strong. Scott Walker's attacks on unions and workers' rights aren't leadershipthey're bullying. -H
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Hillary-->Scott Walker's attacks on unions and workers' rights aren't leadership—they're bullying. - (Original Post)
riversedge
Sep 2015
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riversedge
(70,303 posts)1. ICYMI: Mon Sep 14, 2015 Hillary Clinton picks up two more union endorsements
Congratulations to Hillary and her Team
Mon Sep 14, 2015 at 01:24 PM PDT
Hillary Clinton picks up two more union endorsements
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2015/09/14/1421268/-Hillary-Clinton-picks-up-two-more-union-endorsements
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U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton reacts after speaking at a campaign event in Des Moines, Iowa, United States, June 14, 2015. REUTERS/Jim Young - RTX1GGYZ
Hillary Clinton picked up two more union endorsements on Monday, with the United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry and the New Hampshire branch of the National Education Association joining the American Federation of Teachers and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers.
The endorsement from the United Association, which says it has "over 340,000 United Association members belonging to more than 275 local unions in the United States and Canada" (but no word on the breakdown between the U.S. and Canada), emphasized infrastructure issues that are of central concern to building trades unions, but affect us all:
Hillary Clinton brings a unique blend of experience to the office of President of the United States, said Plumbers and Pipefitters Union General President William P. Hite in announcing the endorsement. She is a skilled diplomat and a tough negotiator, yet she also has great compassion for working families. She is committed to rebuilding our countrys aging infrastructure, especially our water and waste water systems, and all facets of the energy sector, including pipelines, nuclear and natural gas. These are top priorities for the United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters and for the whole country. Im confident Secretary Clinton will provide the leadership to get the job done. She will help America become stronger, more competitive and create quality jobs in the process.
According to the NEA-NH, which claims more than 16,000 members in the early primary state:
Hillary Clinton has been a tireless fighter for both students and educators throughout her career, said Scott McGilvray, NEA-NH President. From her days going door-to-door to help improve access to public education to her fight in the Senate pushing back against harmful measures that would damage our public schools, Hillary has proven over and over again that she puts students and educators first. Hillary understands the power of a strong public education system and the difference a quality education will make in a childs life, and she is ready to stand up for our teachers, strengthen our education system, and ensure that every child in America has access to a quality public education that will prepare them for lifelong educational and economic achievement.
pampango
(24,692 posts)2. Would not expect anything different from the Koch Brothers' chosen one. n/t