QUICK CLIP: United Mine Workers of America Endorse Sherrod Brown
ST. CLAIRSVILLE, OH – Last week, Sherrod was endorsed by the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) in St. Clairsville. In their endorsement, UMWA cited Sherrod’s fight to save their healthcare and pensions.
WTRF: “U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown received what many are calling a key endorsement today in his bid for reelection in November… Union officials say Brown played a major role in their efforts to preserve healthcare and pensions for retired miners and their families.”
Sherrod: “It’s an honor to be endorsed by one of the most important unions in this country with a terrific history of fighting for workers. And I will always stand with mine workers in their fight to make sure their workers and retirees get the benefits that they’ve earned.”
UMWA Local 1304 Financial Secretary Mel Woods: “[Sherrod] has fought for us in the past, tooth and nail for our pension and healthcare. And it’s a must that this man has to be put back in the office.”
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