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Labor Backs Brown in 73rd
Posted May 23, 2008 at 01:25 PM
May 21, 2008 - Steve Brown’s campaign for the 73rd District State Representative seat has received a slew of labor endorsements in the last week. Both of the two largest and most active labor clubs in St. Louis County – The North County and South County Labor Clubs – have come out to back Brown. Together they represent over 40 unions in the area. The United Auto Workers (UAW) also announced their endorsement of Brown’s candidacy along with the two largest Communications Workers of America Locals in the St. Louis Region (CWA Locals 6310 and 6320).
Brown said he was very gratified to receive the endorsements of the unions and their membership. “This has been a week of great news. I am humbled and honored to have the support of the unionized workers in this district. Without unions, we wouldn’t be the middle class country we are today. And if we don’t support them and help them grow in strength, our economy will become increasingly unbalanced.”
The labor organizations chose Brown for because he has showed such a commitment to the issues that matter to working folks – increasing access to affordable and quality health coverage, improving public education, and creating a stronger and greener economy.
These are just the most recent endorsements for Brown in his race for representative. He is also supported by top Democrats like Senator Claire McCaskill and Former Treasurer Nancy Farmer and many local government officials including Maplewood Mayor Mark Langston, Richmond Heights Mayor Jim Beck and Former Mayor Betty Humphrey, among others.
