"We are calling fellow union members and talking to them about Congressman Murtha," said President Ernie Esposito, Greater Johnstown Central Labor Council. "We are participating in labor walks to make sure union members know his worker-friendly record and leafleting at worksites."
"Congressman Murtha stands with the labor movement and has done so through out his career. We have to remind our fellow union members that we can't let this get away from us this year. He supports the Employee Free Choice Act and his presence as a congressman has a dramatic impact on our lives as working people."
"We are participating in labor walks and phone banks to make sure union members are aware of Congressman Murtha's support for working families in six counties," said Ed Yankovich, UMWA District 2 International Vice President.
"We are also leafleting the three biggest mines in the state," said Marlon Whoolery, UMWA release staff. "We'll focus specifically on Congressman Murtha and State Representative Bill DeWeese in addition to Barack Obama to make sure our members know who to vote for tomorrow."
"I think our efforts are crucial for all of our endorsed candidates," continued Yankovich. "By talking to our members directly we are able to give them some good reasons why it is crucial for these candidates to get elected. Those one-on-one conversations make the choice very clear for working families."
"The Labor 2008 program is crucial to my campaign," said Congressman Murtha. "The union vote makes the difference on November 4th and no one is better at communicating that fact to union members. I know you are leafleting for me, phone banking for me, and that the member-to-member contact inherent in all of these activities in the most effective tool we have for getting out the vote for the right candidates for working families."
"Union members trust each other and their leadership and I would like to thank you for your hard work and ask that you keep it up through election day in order to ensure that we elect worker friendly candidates at all levels of the ticket."
For video from a rally that includes the following speakers: State Representative Bill DeWeese, Governor Ed Rendell, and Congressman Jack Murtha CLICK HERE.
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