Maine AFL-CIO Unanimously Endorses Libby Mitchell for Governor – Citing Proven Record of Support for Working Families
June 22, 2010
Commitment to good jobs, education and economic justice distinguish Mitchell in Gubernatorial Race
Delegates to the Maine AFL-CIO’s political convention voted unanimously to endorse Elizabeth “Libby” Mitchell, in Maine’s Gubernatorial race.
“Libby has consistently championed the interest of Maine’s working families,” said Maine AFL-CIO President Don Berry. “On issues of good jobs, education and economic justice she has led the way.”
“Libby understands that this election is about jobs and putting Maine people back to work in good paying, family supporting jobs. She has the experience, knowledge and determination to put Maine’s economy back on track and Maine’s working families back to work,” added Maine AFL-CIO Vice President, Pat Carleton.
Libby had a 100% Maine AFL-CIO voting record in the last legislative session and a lifetime voting record just under 100%.
Most recently, the Senate President supported a bond package to create good paying jobs in this state; improvements to the unemployment system to make it fairer for workers; and led the effort for sick leave legislation so that working men and women do not have to choose between their job and a sick child.
Maine AFL-CIO President Don Berry noted, “When you compare the candidates in this race on working family issues, there is only one candidate who has consistently stood on the side of workers fighting for better wages and benefits, safer workplaces, workers’ rights to organize and a quality education for all and that is Libby Mitchell.”
Convention delegates also voted to endorse Mike Michaud in Maine’s 2nd Congressional district, Chellie Pingree in Maine’s 1st Congressional district and a slate of state legislative candidates.
The Maine AFL-CIO represents more than 26,000 workers throughout the state of Maine. The federation plans to run a strong political program, based on pocketbook issues, in support of its endorsed candidates.
