Mike Signer Campaign Announces 26 Union Endorsements

ARLINGTON, VA – The Mike Signer campaign is pleased to announce the endorsements of the Fairfax Deputy Sheriff’s Coalition Local 5016, the DC Building Trades Council and all ten locals of the United Transportation Union of Virginia have endorsed Mike Signer for lieutenant governor.
    “The Fairfax Deputy Sheriff's Coalition, Local 5016 is proud to endorse Michael Signer for Lt. Governor in the Democratic Primary on June 9,” said Kevin Pittman, president of the Fairfax Deputy Sheriff’s Coalition Local 5016, “Mike's vision of turning the office of Lt. Governor into a public advocate rather than a place holder and his introduction of bold initiatives into this race has made him the best candidate to support. In addition to his vocal support of the Employee Free Choice Act, Mike introduced a jobs plan that will strengthen our economy and help keep police and deputy sheriffs on our streets ensuring Virginia citizens remain safe everyday.  As Lt. Governor, Mike will stand with the men and women in uniform who protect the citizens of Fairfax and our Commonwealth everyday he is in office.”
    “Mike has shown an enthusiasm for protecting workers’ rights,” said Walter Yeatts, legislative director of the United Transportation Union of Virginia. “He has surrounded himself with people who have fought hard for Virginia’s workers. Mike has bravely and publically taken positions that have given us confidence that he too will fight for working Virginians.”
    A full list of endorsing unions follows below.
    “Mike Signer will be a public advocate for working Virginians and this string of endorsements demonstrates this,” said Christian Rickers, campaign spokesperson. “Mike’s strong support from organized labor is one more reason why he is the strongest candidate and best equipped to defeat Bill Bolling in November. Democrats need to elect a true progressive who who will fight for their values to take on Bill Bolling.  Now that this is a two person race, voters have a clear choice between someone who will stand up and fight for their issues and an alternative.”

 
Endorsing Unions

Fairfax Deputy Sheriff’s Union
Washington, D.C. Building Trades
    Asbestos Workers Local #24
    Boilermakers Local #193
    Bricklayers & Allied Crafts Local # 1
    Electrical Workers Local #26
    Elevator Constructors Local #10
    Iron Workers Local #5
    Operating Engineers Local #77
    Operative Plasterers & Cement Masons #891
    Painters District Council #51
    Plumbers Local #5
    Reinforced Rodmen Local #201
    Roofers & Waterproofers Local #30
    Sheet Metal Workers Local #100
    Sprinkler Fitters Local #669
    Steamfitters Local #602
United Transportation Union of Virginia