Originally published by: Business Wire
March 27, 2009
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW), Ohio’s largest private sector union, today announced its endorsement of Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner (D-Ohio) for the United States Senate. Brunner is running to fill the seat of retiring Senator George Voinovich (R-Ohio).
The coordinated early endorsement by UFCW Local 880 in Cleveland, UFCW Local 911 in Toledo, UFCW 1059 in Columbus,UFCW Local 1099 in Cincinnati and the International Chemical Workers Union Council of the UFCW, based out of Akron, provides the Brunner campaign with the backing of one of the state’s most powerful, aggressive and effective grassroots political operations.
The UFCW has honed its statewide outreach efforts with recent election victories by Governor Ted Strickland(D-Ohio), Senator Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) and a massive mobilization effort following its endorsement of President Barack Obama. The UFCW represents more than 75,000 working men and women across the state of Ohio.
In making its endorsement, the UFCW cited Secretary of State Brunner’s vision, values and unwavering commitment to protecting Ohio working families. The five Union Presidents released the following joint statement:
“Secretary of State Brunner has the courage, the character and the commitment it takes to fight for Ohio workers and their families in Washington.
“Brunner has never backed down from a challenge. She cleaned up a Secretary of State’s office plagued with dysfunction – and made it a model of reform.
“As Secretary of State, Brunner ensured that our voting rights were protected. As our next Senator, she will vote to protect and improve the lives of Ohio families.
“She will work tirelessly to rebuild our devastated economy. She will take on Washington lobbyists and Wall Street’s incompetence. She will fight to preserve and promote Ohio’s Main Street values with the same vigor and enthusiasm that has been the hallmark of her career in public service.
“She will fight to bring good jobs back to Ohio, and she will work closely with the Obama Administration to make the change our country needs a reality.
“Brunner has spent her career advocating for the people of Ohio. As a mom, a devoted wife, an accomplished attorney and an elected official, Brunner has a unique understanding of what our state needs and she has repeatedly and successfully fought to defend Ohio’s ideals. She will be a powerful voice in the Senate for our state because she is one of us.
“And that is why the UFCW will be working hard to elect Jennifer Brunner our next Senator. We will be educating our members and all working families about her outstanding credentials—and we will be doing what we do best: mobilizing and organizing the state of Ohio in support of her candidacy.
“We will be pounding the pavement,knocking on doors, organizing strong coalitions and building momentum day-by-day until Election Day. Because we know Secretary of State Brunner has the proven leadership, policies and passion to help navigate our state – and our nation – through these difficult times.”
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