Barrett endorsed by Local
7-232 for Governor
Tom Barrett
Local 7-232 came out strongly in favor of Tom Barrett for
Governor after considering the several excellent candidates to oppose Governor
Scott McCallum in this November. Earlier this year, membership unanimously voted
support for a motion to endorse Barrett. Barrett has been an advocate for
working families for ten years as a U.S. Congressman and before that while
serving in both the Wisconsin State Assembly and State Senate for eight years.
In his 10 years in Congress, Barrett has earned a 94%
lifetime rating from the AFL-CIO. He stood up on behalf of our members in the
early 90's to put an end to the practice of having Federal Funds go to help
communities attract plants from other parts of the country. He has been a strong
advocate for workers rights for a safe workplace, opposing the Republican repeal
of the workplace safety rules on repetitive stress injuries.
Barrett fought for trade deals that contain provisions for
fair trade, not just protection for corporations and banks. He has opposed the
Fast Track legislation that will give the president the authority to negotiate
trade treaties with no amendment by Congress. He opposed NAFTA, and opposed the
extension of Permanent Normal Trade Relations with China because of its unfair
trade practices and human rights abuses.
Barrett introduced legislation to set national rules for a
company that seeks to terminate health care benefits for retired workers.
He has also voted to ban the permanent replacement of
striking workers. He has supported increases in the minimum wage, and has
opposed attempts to undermine the rights of workers to overtime pay.
Earlier this year, Barrett worked hard for legislation to
extend Unemployment Compensation for workers. He has been and will continue to
be an advocate for workers and their families.
September 10th will be Primary Election Day in Wisconsin.
There are excellent candidates seeking the Democratic nomination for governor.
We know that we will have a candidate we can clearly support to defeat the
incumbent governor in November. Barrett is clearly the best candidate for
workers and we encourage members to support him on September 10th.
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