UFCW Local 1360 Endorses Congressman Robert Andrews for US Senate

WEST BERLIN, N.J., Apr. 15 /PRNewswire/ --

WEST BERLIN, N.J., April 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- United Food and Commercial Workers Local 1360 today announced the Union's endorsement of Congressman Robert Andrews for the United States Senate.

Representing the First Congressional District of New Jersey, Congressman Andrews has been a leading voice for the middle class as a member of the Education and Labor Committee and chairman of the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions (HELP).

UFCW Local 1360 President Sam Ferraino, Jr. stated "Congressman Andrews has been at the forefront on legislation affecting working families. The Congressman has been a strong friend and supporter of labor. He is the sponsor of the Employees Free Choice Act, strongly supporting the right for workers to bargain for fair wages and benefits. He has supported increasing the federal minimum wage and the right of workers to strike without fear of being permanently replaced. Congressman Andrews is aware of the hardships of working families. He understands our concerns. A true friend of working families, Congressman Andrews is always there when we need him."

Congressman Andrews, serving his 10th term in Congress, has been a strong advocate for education. He voted to address rising college prices and remove other barriers to college enrollment. Named among the "Best Representatives for Children" by the Children's Defense Fund Action Council, Congressman Andrews has been a strong supporter of S-Chip legislation. He is a leading voice for ethics reform at all levels of government. He is known for his attention to constituent service.

UFCW Local 1360, representing 11,000 members in South Jersey, strongly supports the election of Congressman Robert Andrews in the primary election on June 3, 2008, as the Democratic nominee for the United State Senate.