Below is a letter from various union groups endorsing the candidacy of Arizona Congressional District Three Candidate Yassamin Ansari.
“We are the men and women who respond to you, your families and your communities’ medical and fire emergencies. We are the men and women who build and maintain your infrastructure. We are firefighters, paramedics, flight attendants, construction workers such as electricians, pipe fitters, etc.
Our organizations represent thousands of working men and women all over Arizona. Our organizations fight for the wages, benefits and working conditions for workers and working families across this state. This is why it is critical to have representation in Congress who understands these issues and stands with us in the fight for organized labor.
Yassamin Ansari has proven herself as a Councilwoman and Vice Mayor on the Phoenix City Council that she cares about our issues and most importantly about our members and our families. She had dedicated her work to understanding the importance of organized labor and its benefits in our communities and delivering results by passing pro-labor policies.
Endorsements from our organizations have been sought out by candidates nationwide. But it is Yassamin’s proven commitment to working families that makes her the obvious choice for our support in the race for US Congress.
Please stand with us in voting for Yassamin Ansari in Congressional District 3 to send her to Washington DC to fight for working families and to fight against anti-worker candidates and agendas.
Signed,
Stephen Gillman – International Association of Fire Fighters, 10th District Vice President
Conrad Carrasco – Lead Representative at The Southwest Carpenters Union Local 1912
Robin Agee – Phoenix Base President Association of Professional Flight Attendants
Jason Sangster – Business Manager for Ironworkers Local 75
Israel Torres – Lead Rep. Arizona Building and Construction Trade Council & The Arizona Pipe Trades
James Crutchfield – Business Manager, IBEW Local 640
Misty Arthur – Executive Director, Arizona Federation of Teachers“