For Immediate Release
Monday, November 23, 2009

UFCW Local 1776 Endorses Doug Pike
Roofers Local 30 & 4 Local Democratic Leaders Back Campaign

Ardmore, PA -- Today, Pike for Congress is announcing that UFCW 1776 has endorsed Doug Pike for Congress. Along with the recent backing of Roofers Local 30, there are now 12 unions that have endorsed or given financial support to Pike for Congress.

"As a former member of two unions, it is a personal as well as a professional honor to have the strong early support of working families," said Doug Pike. "People deserve a congressman who will fight to create jobs, pass strong health care reform, and make sure all our children receive a quality education. I will stand up for the hard-working families of Pennsylvania."

In addition, Pike for Congress is announcing the endorsements of Lower Merion Township Commissioner Mark Taylor, Co-Chair of the Democratic Committee of Lower Merion & Narberth Mary Jo Daley, former Lower Merion Township Commissioner David Sonenshein, and Limerick Tax Collector Mark Painter.

Labor Endorsements, as of Nov. 23:

Bricklayers Local 5
Elevator Constructors Local 5
United Food & Commercial Workers Local 1776
Ironworkers Local 420
The United Mine Workers of America (COMPAC)
Operating Engineers Local 542
American Postal Workers Union, Philadelphia Local
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 Nov. 23:

International Brotherhood of Boilermakers
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Roofers Local 30

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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