For Immediate Release

Wednesday, November 12, 2003

AFSCME Endorses Howard Dean for President

Public Service Union Puts Political Power of Working Families Behind Howard Dean

The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), AFL-CIO, officially endorsed Howard Dean for President today.

The AFSCME International Executive Board voted unanimously to endorse Howard Dean based on his record, his position on the issues, the strength of his campaign and the overwhelming and enthusiastic support for his candidacy among AFSCME's membership.

"We have a candidate who represents our values and who can defeat this President," AFSCME President Gerald W. McEntee said. "AFSCME is going to mobilize the largest and most aggressive grassroots campaign this nation has ever seen. Together with Governor Dean, America's working families will take back the White House in 2004."

AFSCME's 1.6 million members provide the vital services that make America happen. With members in hundreds of different occupations — from nurses to corrections officers, child care providers to sanitation workers — AFSCME advocates for fairness in the workplace, excellence in public services and prosperity and opportunity for all working families.

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American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO
1625 L Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20036-5687
Telephone: (202) 429-1145
Fax: (202) 429-1120

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