IATSE Supports Obama

by Seth Michaels, Aug 19, 2008

The Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) union has endorsed Sen. Barack Obama for president.

Matthew Loeb, president of IATSE, says Obama has shown “clear and unwavering support” for unions and workers and would fight for pro-worker policies on health care, Social Security, housing and other key issues.

Since the 2008 presidential election represents a critical juncture for the success of labor organizations, security for members of the IATSE and all working Americans, the [IATSE] is officially endorsing Barack Obama for President.

Loeb says IATSE will work to mobilize the union’s 110,000 members in support of Obama.

The AFL-CIO has endorsed Obama and launched a website, Meet Barack Obama, to educate and mobilize union members. This fall, the AFL-CIO is carrying out an unprecedented grassroots mobilization to elect a working family-friendly Congress and president. 

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