UFCW Local 555 backs Kulongoski for re-election

United Food and Commercial Workers Local 555 has endorsed Oregon Democratic Governor Ted Kulongoski for re-election.

Local 555’s political arm, the Active Ballot Club, made the announcement Feb. 2 following its monthly meeting.

The union is an affiliate of the new Change to Win labor federation, but has signed a one-year Solidarity Charter with the Northwest Oregon Labor Council.

Local 555 also endorsed Skip Durham for re-election to the Oregon Supreme Court, Position 1; Gene Hallman, a Pendleton trial lawyer who is seeking an open seat on the Oregon Supreme Court, Position 6; and Dan Saltzman, who is seeking re-election to the Portland City Council.

“Working families are under a lot of pressure and they need to have friends in office. We believe these candidates will best serve those interests,” said Local 555 President Gene Pronovost.

UFCW Local 555 is the largest private-sector union in Oregon, with some 18,000 member.

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