For Immediate Release
Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Doug Pike Adds 4 New Labor Endorsements

Ardmore, PA -- Today, Pike for Congress is announcing 4 new labor endorsements, making it 11 unions that have endorsed or given financial support to the campaign.

Elevator Constructors Local 5 (Philadelphia, PA)
United Mine Workers of America (COMPAC)
American Postal Workers Union, Local 89 (Philadelphia, PA)
Amalgamated Transit Workers Local 1345 (Reading, PA)

"As a former member of two unions, it is a personal as well as a professional honor to have the strong early support of the working families of Pennsylvania," said Doug Pike. "Working people deserve a congressman who will fight to create jobs, pass universal health care, and make sure every child receives a quality education. I will be a strong voice for workers and their families in Washington."

Labor Endorsements, as of Oct. 21:

Bricklayers Local 5
Elevator Constructors Local 5
Ironworkers Local 420
United Mine Workers of America (COMPAC)
Operating Engineers Local 542
American Postal Workers Union, Local 89
Sheet Metal Workers Local 19
Amalgamated Transit Workers Local 1345
James Weyrauch, President of AFGE Local 644 and Vice-President of the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO

Financial Supporters, as of Oct. 21:

International Brotherhood of Boilermakers
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
United Food & Commercial Workers

Doug Pike served on the Editorial Board of The Philadelphia Inquirer for 14 years and was the President of a hospital for 10 years. Previously, Pike served as a Special Assistant and Speechwriter for U.S. Senator Paul Tsongas. In 1971, Pike graduated with honors from Princeton University.

The 6th District encompasses parts of Berks, Chester, Lehigh, and Montgomery Counties.

Contact: 610-896-2162, drew@pikeforcongress.com

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