AFSCME CALIFORNIA PEOPLE ENDORSES CHERYL BROWN FOR RE-ELECTION
SAN BERNARDINO, CA (February 18, 2016) - Today, Assembly Member Cheryl R. Brown (D-San Bernardino) announced a major labor endorsement from AFSCME California PEOPLE. California PEOPLE (Public Employees Organized to Promote Legislative Equality) is AFSCME’s legislative and political arm in California, representing members working in a wide-array of professions statewide.
"AFSCME California PEOPLE is proud to endorse Assembly Member Cheryl Brown in her re-election because she fights for an economy that works for all of us," said Brian A. Allison, AFSCME California PEOPLE’s Political and Legislative Director. "Cheryl Brown has made it a commitment to improve the conditions of California's workforce by supporting a minimum wage increase, strengthening labor protections for domestic workers and homecare providers, and voting to requiring employers to provide workers with paid sick leave. She has demonstrated a commitment to AFSCME California PEOPLE's values, making her worthy of another term."
"I'm proud to champion the issues most important to the thousands of men and women in our workforce and honored to receive the endorsement from AFSCME California PEOPLE," said Assembly Member Cheryl Brown. "I believe we must do everything we can to support our working families, and today, with the support of AFSCME California PEOPLE, I recommit myself to ensuring that California's economy continues to grow so that working families have a fair shot of living the American Dream."
AFSCME California PEOPLE's endorsement joins a long list of individuals and organizations in support of Assembly Member Cheryl Brown's re-election. Notable endorsements include:
- Laborers' International Union of North America
- California Association of Highway Patrolmen
- Union of American Physicians and Dentists
- California Democratic Legislative Women's Caucus
- California Legislative Black Caucus
- Helen L. Doherty Democratic Club
- West End Democratic Club
- Fontana Democratic Club
- Rialto Democratic Club
To view a comprehensive endorsement list, click here.
Assembly Member Cheryl R. Brown is running for re-election in California’s 47th district. She currently represents the 47th district.
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