Yesterday, the AFL-CIO announced that its General Board, which represents 12.5 million members, voted to endorse Hillary Clinton for President of the United States. The endorsement reflects a comprehensive, democratic process started a year ago to capture the interests of the working people the AFL-CIO represents.
AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka said, “Hillary Clinton is a proven leader who shares our values. Throughout the campaign, she has demonstrated a strong commitment to the issues that matter to working people.”
Lee Saunders, AFSCME President and Chair of the AFL-CIO Political Committee stated, “This election offers a stark choice between an unstoppable champion for working families and an unstable charlatan who made his fortune scamming them.”
While Clinton has earned the endorsement of the AFL-CIO, the federation recognizes that Senator Bernie Sanders brought an important voice to this election that has elevated critical issues and strengthened the foundation of the labor movement.
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