International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, Local 681 endorses Jim King for Mayor
March 17, 2010
Today, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, Local 681 proudly endorsed Jim King for Mayor of Louisville. The Machinists Union represents over 1,200 active and retired members locally.
“Democrat Jim King has always been a friend of organized labor in Louisville. The Machinists, Local 681 are proud to stand with him in the race for Mayor of Louisville, and believe our city will flourish under his leadership,” said George Boyd, Retiree for the Machinists, Local 681. “We understand that Jim King has the right experience to lead from day one on difficult issues that face our community.”
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.
“I want to thank the Machinists for their strong endorsement of my campaign for Mayor of Louisville. It is greatly appreciated and shows again my commitment of standing up for working families in our community. As our campaign forges ahead, I am confident that more and more working families will join us,” said Councilman Jim King.
Councilman King has recently rolled out labor endorsements that include the Carpenters and Millwrights Union, the Asbestos and Insulators Union, the United Union of Roofers, the Sheet Metal Workers’ Union and the Jefferson County Teachers Association. Also, several key elected officials have endorsed Jim including the only county wide Democrat to endorse in the Mayor’s race, Commonwealth’s Attorney Dave Stengel, and former Mayor of Shively, Jim Jenkins, State Representative Dennis Horlander, State Representative Jody Richards, and Metro Council members George Unseld, Bob Henderson, Marianne Butler and Dan Johnson.