Endorsement Signals Significant Support for Bernstein among Labor Activists
Michigan Teamsters Joint Council #43 today announced its endorsement of Richard Bernstein for Attorney General, citing Bernstein’s record of fighting major battles against powerful special interests. Michigan Teamster’s Executive Director William H. Black said, “We endorsed Richard Bernstein because he has a record-a record of fighting and winning. As a union member, Richard understands the concerns of organized labor. He will fight for workers’ pensions, healthcare, and benefits and win for working families against irresponsible corporations that bilk their employees.”
Bernstein said, “As a member of Local 6244 of the American Federation of Teachers - Michigan, AFL-CIO, I am proud to receive the endorsement of the IBT, who stand up so powerfully for the fair treatment of workers. With the Teamsters, we will have a substantial number of new supporters at the Michigan Democratic Party convention this weekend and I thank the Teamsters for joining our campaign.”
The Teamsters join others in the labor movement supporting Bernstein, including: The American Federation of Teachers, The United Transportation Union, UNITE HERE, and, The International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craft Workers.
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