Air Traffic Controllers Endorse Obama

[Omaha Steve]

http://blog.aflcio.org/2008/06/06/air-traffic-controllers-endorse-obama/

by Seth Michaels, Jun 6, 2008

The Air Traffic Controllers union (NATCA) has endorsed Sen. Barack Obama for president.

NATCA, which represents more than 18,000 employees in the aviation industry, announced its endorsement last night.



NATCA President Patrick Forrey says Obama will fight for the interests of working families and the rights and safety of workers on the job. He pointed to Obama’s sponsorship of the Federal Aviation Administration Fair Labor Management Dispute Resolution Act of 2006 as an example of his leadership. Says Forrey:

This has been a historic battle for the Democratic nomination, and we feel extremely proud and excited to throw our complete support behind Senator Obama as we look ahead to the most important presidential election in the history of this nation’s aviation system and the most important for the air traffic controllers.

Obama also has been endorsed by AFGE, the Boilermakers (IBB), International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers (IFPTE), International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU), Plumbers and Pipe Fitters (UA), Postal Workers (APWU) and the Utility Workers (UWUA).

Three unions that initially endorsed former Sen. John Edwards (D-N.C.)—the Mine Workers (UMWA), Transport Workers (TWU) and United Steelworkers (USW)—also have given their endorsements to Obama.

FULL story at link.

[Joanne98]

1. K&R

[MercutioATC]

2. Yes, we do!!

Both Senators Obama and Clinton have spent time listening to our issues, which is why an endorsement was not made until there was a nominee.

Our primary goal, however, is...and always has been...to get a President that cares about labor into the White House. We're proud to support Senator Obama.

[Tarheel_Dem]

3. k&r....nt