Local 3570 President Runs for Mayor in Jackson, Miss.

Brenda Scott, president of CWA Local 3570 and candidate for mayor of Jackson, Miss.

Brenda Scott, president of CWA Local 3570, is running for mayor of Jackson, Miss., a city and state where she has successfully organized more than 3,000 members against some of the toughest odds in the country.

"Brenda has done this in a state where there are no collective bargaining laws for public workers and no legal right for dues check-off for public workers," said Beverly Hicks, CWA District 3 Vice President. "She has been successful over the years against all odds, and CWA is proud that the Mississippi labor movement has joined us in supporting her."

Scott has been endorsed by Mississippi's AFL-CIO and many religious and community organizations and is one of 16 people running in the May 5 primary election. The general election is June. 2. Locals and individuals who want to help support her campaign can go to www.brendascott4mayor.com. Contributions may be mailed to Scott's campaign at P.O. Box 1765, Jackson MS 39215.