United Farm Workers to endorse Obama
Staff report • June 13, 2008
On Saturday, the United Farm Workers, its executive board and worker leadership from throughout the United States will throw their support behind Sen. Barack Obama in his quest to be the country’s next president.
Obama will accept the endorsement from the UFW during a 9:45 a.m. call with the union.
The Monterey County call will take place at the UFW office at 437 E. Alisal St. in Salinas.
“Throughout his career, beginning as a community organizer to his present position as senator, Barack Obama has shared the values of the United Farm Workers,” said UFW President Arturo Rodriguez. "Sen. Obama stands firm in his conviction for comprehensive immigration reform. He has been a strong supporter of the UFW-sponsored AgJOBS – legislation that would help stabilize our nation’s agricultural workforce. As president, he will continue to hold fast to his convictions by signing comprehensive immigration reform, increasing the minimum wage and making sure every American has affordable and quality health care."
The UFW, founded in 1962 by Cesar E. Chavez and Dolores Huerta, is the first successful farm labor union in the history of the United States. Throughout its 40 years, the UFW has worked to organize farm workers, raise wages and improve working conditions for its members and all farm workers.
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