Hillary Clinton wins endorsement of federal workers' union [View all]

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Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton on Thursday won the endorsement of a union representing federal workers, adding to her labor advantage over rival Bernie Sanders.

American Federation of Government Employees union said it was backing Clinton, a former secretary of state, over the Vermont senator in the Democratic primaries. The union represents 670,000 workers in the federal government and District of Columbia government.

"These are both great people, I want to say that up front, but Secretary Clinton is the most powerful, she is the one who could drive an agenda and be a fighter for federal employees," said J. David Cox Sr., the union's national president.

Cox said Clinton was best positioned to help the union's workers achieve higher wages, and he noted the lack of a pay increase in three years.


http://www.nwherald.com/2015/12/10/hillary-clinton-wins-endorsement-of-federal-workers-union/am5wtwy/



Cross posted from GD/P.