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Showing Original Post only (View all)Hot off the press- UAW endorses Hillary Clinton [View all]
DETROIT, MICH. The UAW today endorsed Hillary Clinton for president, citing her support for UAW members, her lifelong commitment to the job security of American families, and her ability to unify and win in November.
Hillary Clinton understands our issues on trade, understands the complexities of multinational economies and supports American workers, their families and communities, said UAW President Dennis Williams.
Now is a time for unity, a time to focus on what lies ahead in November. Bernie Sanders has brought to this campaign a dialogue that has been needed for far too long. He has been, and remains, a great friend of the UAW, and of working men and women in this country. But, the fact is, Hillary Clinton has shown under pressure her ability to lead and get elected in November.
The UAWs directors went through the process of surveying and listening to members for input into the campaign season. We are a family of over 1 million active and retiree members with strong opinions. Now, we have to choose between two very good UAW friends and move forward as a united membership, said Williams.
Williams also noted that all candidates regardless of political party were sent questionnaires and none of the Republicans responded, including Donald Trump. Trump also had made public comments about wanting UAW member jobs to move to nonunion, low-paying states to compete with Mexican wages. Mr. Trump clearly does not support the economic security of UAW families, said Williams.
http://uaw.org/uaw-endorses-hillary-clinton-president/
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We will learn later that it was a top down decision and the membership was not involved
tularetom
May 2016
#8
Let's make a wager... If she drops out DemocratSinceBirth leaves DU forever.
DemocratSinceBirth
May 2016
#17
My faith in HRC is >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> than their hate!!!
DemocratSinceBirth
May 2016
#21
Damn collaborationist union bosses, in cahoots with the party bosses and sticking it to us!
alcibiades_mystery
May 2016
#12
Meanss NOTHING! Often Top Union Leaders Take 1 Position, while Rank & File Does Opposite
amborin
May 2016
#18
It wasn't about endorsing Sanders or Clinton. It was about endorsing Clinton or Trump.
LiberalFighter
May 2016
#28
Nice! Meanwhile GDP is aflame with idiotic stories about email servers and time wasting debates
Number23
May 2016
#46
Was this the UAW members voting or their political leaders looking for favors?
EndElectoral
May 2016
#54