06/28/08 07:01 AM
POLITICS
State AFL-CIO endorses Powers congressional bid
Democratic congressional hopeful Jon Powers received a major boost to his campaign Friday when the New York State AFL-CIO took the unusual step of offering an “early endorsement” to his candidacy.
“As a result of Jon’s long-standing commitment to the ideals of working people, he has received substantial support within the local labor movement in the 26th Congressional District,” state AFL-CIO President Denis Hughes said.
It is expected the state federation will coordinate an aggressive grass-roots field operation and initiate mailings, phone bank operations, work site fliers and door-to-door visits to union households on behalf of the candidate.
