Contacts: Heather Weiner, heather@jc28.org, 206/218-7194

Teamsters Endorse DelBene for U.S. Congress

DelBene wins support from 7,000 Teamster families in the First Congressional District

(Everett, WA) -  The Joint Council of Teamsters No. 28, which represents more than 50,000 Teamster families in Washington, announced its support for Suzan DelBene for U.S. Congress today.

More than 7,000 Teamsters live and work in the newly drawn First Congressional District.

“Suzan DelBene understands that union workers make businesses stronger and more competitive,” said Steven Chandler, Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Local 38. Local 38 represents some 4,000 private sector workers in Snohomish County, including grocery clerks at Safeway, QFC and Albertsons stores.

“Just look at UPS, which is doing record-level business in the region thanks to hundreds of very efficient and motivated Teamster drivers and warehouse workers,” said Leonard Kelley, a former UPS driver and current Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Local 231 in Whatcom and Skagit Counties. “Suzan DelBene understands our local economy can only grow if we have strong, viable businesses that support strong, family wage jobs.”

In the next few weeks, Teamsters will invite Suzan DelBene and the media to visit Teamster job sites to meet with Teamster members, including the Monroe Correctional Complex where more than 1,000 Teamsters officers, nurses and other public employees face highly dangerous working conditions.

All 2012 Teamster endorsements can be found here.

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APRIL 2012: Teamster Joint Council 28 announces early endorsements of legislative champions. Teamster Joint Council 28 interviews candidates in high profile, open seats and makes endorsements. Be sure to check list of endorsed candidates before contacting us to make sure we have not already endorsed in your race.

MAY/JUNE 2012: Teamster Joint Count 28 interviews continue in contested races.

JULY 2012: Primary election endorsements announced in contested races.

SEPT 2011: More candidate interviews/endorsements if needed. General election endorsements announced.

Questions? Please contact Heather Weiner, JC28 Political Action Director (heather at jc28.org).

Secretary-Treasurer Parks is committed to representing our members and protecting their interests for a sound and healthy Pension Trust.  His commitment to this principle will serve him well as he and the other Trustees of the WCTPT continue to ensure that your pension trust continues to be the strongest most stable pension trust in the United States.