JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Today, the Missouri AFL-CIO formally endorsed Nicole Galloway’s campaign as she seeks the Democratic nomination for Governor. The Missouri AFL-CIO federation of unions together represent tens of thousands of working Missouri families.
Auditor Nicole Galloway released the following statement:
“I’m running to put Jefferson City back on the side of working families. As Governor, I’ll end the attacks on organized labor and worker freedom. I am encouraged that the Missouri AFL-CIO will have my back in this campaign. They know how to win, and proved it with their sizable victory in the No on Prop A campaign in 2018, which was built by organizing person-to-person. That’s exactly what we’re going to do together in this campaign for a new way for Missouri.”
Mike Louis, Missouri AFL-CIO President, released the following statement:
“In 2018, Missouri voters resoundingly rejected so-called Right to Work at the ballot box. In spite of our historic victory, anti-labor forces remain determined to weaken the collective power of organized labor in Missouri. Nicole Galloway comes from a union family and has always had the backs of workers. She represents the best hope for Missouri’s working families to ensure that instead of going backwards, we move forward into a prosperous future that uplifts workers and families. That’s why our organization is fully committed to her victory in 2020.”
The Missouri AFL-CIO represents Missouri Central Labor Councils, local unions, trade union associations, committees, councils, districts and regional groups whose parent organizations are affiliated with the national AFL-CIO. The Executive Board of the Missouri AFL-CIO making the endorsement includes representatives from:
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The United Food and Commercial Workers
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American Federation of Teachers
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International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
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International Association of Machinists
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United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters
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United Steelworkers
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Bricklayers and Allied Craft Workers
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SEIU
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American Federation of Government Employees
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Communication Workers of America
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Laborers International Union of North America
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Iron Workers
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International Union of Operating Engineers
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UNITE Here
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Kansas City Building Trades Council
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Alliance for Retired Americans
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Seafarers Entertainment and Allied Trades Union
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Greater Kansas City Labor Council
