IRON WORKERS UNION ENDORSES DEMOCRAT JIM KING FOR MAYOR
April 8, 2010
Today, the Iron Wokers Local Union #70 proudly endorsed Democrat Jim King for Mayor of Louisville. The union represents over 750 active and retired Iron Worker members.
In response to the endorsement, Councilman King commented, "I am grateful to the thousands of members of our local unions that have decided to stand with me in this race for Mayor and most recently the Iron Workers. I'll work every day to ensure they have a seat at the table to better our community."
"I believe that Councilman King's efforts on the Metro Council to ensure a prevailing wage for our working men and woman and his support of Louisville Jobs for Louisville Workers has helped convince many labor unions to support his campaign for Mayor," said Jonathan Hurst, Campaign Manager for Jim King for Mayor.
As Election Day approaches Councilman King continues to garner more Union support. When asked why it was important to have a strong Union presence in Louisville, Councilman King responded, "Unions are the backbone of this city. They are the men and women who perform the toughest of labor in order to put food on the table and they deserve to be treated with fairness and respect for the wonderful jobs they do."
Councilman King has had a 100% pro-labor record as Metro Councilman, standing with working families on issues like a living wage, fair labor standards and supporting apprenticeship programs. Additionally, he recently released "Ten Commitments to Louisville's Working Families" that provides workers with a written commitment that ensures their voice will be heard in city government.
The endorsements keep rolling for Democrat Jim King:
* Carpenters and Millwrights Union
* Asbestos and Insulators Union
* United Union of Roofers
* Sheet Metal Workers Union
* Jefferson County Teachers Association
* Machinists Workers Union
* Operating Engineers Union
* AFSCME
* Iron Workers Union
* Commonwealth Attorney Dave Stengel
* State Representative Dennis Horlander
* State Representative Jody Richards
* Metro Councilman George Unseld
* Metro Councilman Bob Henderson
* Metro Councilwoman Marianne Butler
* Metro Councilman Dan Johnson
* Former Mayor of Shively Jim Jenkins