CWA Locals, Councils Begin Presidential Endorsement Process

CWA locals and councils in many areas have begun the process of endorsing presidential candidates and others running for statewide and national office in Election 2008.

CWA in Nevada has endorsed John Edwards for president, citing his commitment to the Employee Free Choice Act, "his willingness to act and fight for working families and his leadership on issues like universal health care and trade were essential in securing the endorsement," said Local 9413.  

CWA's Arizona State Council also endorsed Edwards, declaring that "on issues important to working families, we believe John Edwards pulls way ahead of the pack."  

The CWA New York State Legislative and Political Action Committee endorsed Senator Hillary Clinton for president, citing her long record of support for working family issues in the state and nationally.  

CWA Local 1298, representing workers in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island, has endorsed Senator Christopher Dodd for president, noting Dodd's 32-year record fighting to protect collective bargaining rights, secure pensions, and fair wages.

In Delaware, Local 13101 endorsed Senator Joseph Biden for president, stating:  "He's never wavered in his commitment to the working men and women in Delaware and we would expect the same of him as president."

In Indiana, CWA District 4 has endorsed Jill Long Thompson for governor, stating that she is committed to working for a better future for all Indiana working families.

Following the release of CWA's e-poll results, which indicated that a majority of CWA members did not want the International union to make an early national endorsement for president, the Executive Board voted to release locals and councils to make their own endorsements.