Today labor leaders representing over 193,000 working men and women across Connecticut announced the formation of Labor for Lamont. Participating unions include AFSCME, SEUI, AFT, CEA, Machinists, UAW and Teamsters.
Lamont's support among Labor continues to grow because of his support for universal health care, his commitment to fair trade and his real world experience of meeting a bottom line while providing health care and benefits to his employees.
"In my business I don't want to compete against some fly-by-night company that doesn't pay decent wages or provide health care," said Democratic Nominee for US Senate Ned Lamont. "To compete you need to know the rules and have a level playing field. That's why we need a change in our trade policies so our economic policies are working for the middle class."
"Senator Lieberman lost the AFL-CIO endorsement today," said Sharon Palmer of AFT. "Lamont fell just short of the two thirds majority needed for the full endorsement but he has over 193,000 workers standing here with him today ready to work to bring his message of change across Connecticut."
"We're proud to stand behind a candidate with the courage to stand up for change and working families," said Robert Madore of UAW. "Labor for Lamont is going to work as hard as we can for change. We will be going door to door, making phone calls and doing lit drops.
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