Doug Pike Announces Backing From 13th Union

For Immediate Release
Thursday, December 17, 2009

Doug Pike Announces Backing From 13th Union
Receives Endorsement of Berks Committeewoman Previously Claimed By Opponent

Ardmore, PA -- Today Pike for Congress is proud to announce that the National Air Traffic Controllers Association is backing Doug Pike for Congress. There are now 13 unions that have endorsed or given financial support to Pike for Congress.

"I'm honored to have the support of NATCA in this race," said Doug Pike. "The strong and growing support of working families continues to be inspirational to our campaign."

In addition, Berks County Democratic Committeewoman Robin Lucas endorsed Doug Pike in the 6th District race, saying: "I'm proud and happy to endorse Doug Pike for Congress. Doug is a real gentleman when it comes to politics; he plays by the rules and tells the truth."

"I am proud to have Robin's support in this race," said Pike. "Like Robin, I am committed to seeing affordable, quality health care made accessible to every American."

Labor support as of December 17, 2009:

Endorsements -

Bricklayers Local 5
Elevator Constructors Local 5
United Food & Commercial Workers Local 1776
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 Union Local 1345
James Weyrauch, President of AFGE Local 644 and Vice-President of the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO

Financial Supporters -

National Air Traffic Controllers Association
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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