Chris Shelton

The Communications Workers of America Endorse Albio Sires for Congress
Praise Former Speaker For Being A Champion of Working Families

(Rahway) - The Communications Workers of America today endorsed Speaker Albio Sires for Congress in the 13th Congressional District, citing his dedication to enhancing economic opportunities for working families throughout New Jersey. Chris Shelton, Vice President, CWA District One, endorsed Sires on behalf of the CWA.

"As Speaker, as a legislator and as a mayor, Albio Sires has always stood up for working families and now working families across New Jersey are standing behind Albio Sires in his bid for Congress," said Vice President Shelton. "Whether it is expanding job training programs, increasing job opportunities for workers or fighting for a real living wage, Speaker Sires has shown that he is committed to the working men and women of this state. I have no doubt that in Washington, he will fight just as strongly on our behalf."

As Assembly Speaker, Albio Sires has fought to expand job training programs, increase job opportunities workers, increase the minimum wage to $7.15 and provide tax credits to businesses that create jobs in the community.

"At a time when the Bush Administration is cutting Medicare funding, attempting to eradicate Social Security, undermining worker protections and waging an assault on collective bargaining, I am committed to going to Washington to ensure that the rights of working families are protected" said Speaker Sires. "I thank the CWA for its endorsement and pledge that I will continue to fight just as strongly on labor’s behalf in Washington as I have during my years in Trenton."

The Communications Workers of America is the nation’s largest communications and media union, representing 60,000 members in both the private and public sectors throughout New Jersey.

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