Gregoire receives WSLC endorsement

Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO backs Gregoire after unanimous vote

SEATTLE - Gov. Chris Gregoire has received the endorsement of the Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO (WSLC).

"Whether we are making healthcare more affordable or creating opportunities through education and apprenticeships, we are getting results for working families across the state," said Gregoire. 

Over the weekend the WSLC hosted its annual convention where Gregoire received unanimous support of the more than 350 union delegates who represent more than 400,000 union members across the state.

"It only required a two-thirds vote but Chris Gregoire got unanimous approval from the delegates at our convention. She's been a great governor for Washington's working families. She has overseen the creation of more than 220,000 new jobs, has doubled the number of apprenticeship opportunities in the state and is presiding over the lowest unemployment rate in the history of our state," said Rick Bender, president, WSLC.  "Her management skills have made Washington the 5th best place in the country to do business and at the same time we have moved to 4th in union density proving that good business and good working environments go hand-in-hand."

"Washington workers recognize Chris Gregoire as a much better candidate than Dino Rossi. Rossi's record against working families is clear. Dino voted to take away overtime pay, cut unemployment benefits, block prescription drug reform, lower the minimum wage and denied collective bargaining rights for thousands of workers in Washington state. For working families there is no comparison," said Bender.

For more information on Gov. Chris Gregoire and her campaign, please visit www.ChrisGregoire.com.