John Edwards to walk the picket line with UAW Strikers tomorrow!

[jsamuel]

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2007/9/25/182550/014

EDWARDS TO JOIN STRIKING AUTO WORKERS ON PICKET LINE IN BUFFALO

Buffalo, New York – Tomorrow, Senator John Edwards will join striking auto workers from U.A.W. Local 774 on a picket line outside of the General Motors Powertrain Plant in Buffalo, New York. On Monday, 73,000 U.A.W. members walked off the job after contract negotiations with General Motors reached a stalemate.

Edwards released the following statement in support of the striking auto workers:

"I offer my strong support to the striking auto workers in Buffalo and all across the country, and I look forward to a fair and speedy settlement that will improve the lives of these hard-working U.A.W. members. And I’ve called on General Motors to do what is right and realize that it has a responsibility to negotiate fairly and move quickly to settle a contract that respects the health, safety and economic security of the auto workers and their families. I also salute the courage of the auto workers to go on strike. Their fight for fair wages, safe workplaces, affordable health care and a secure retirement helps raise standards for workers all across America.

"Sadly, the issues on the bargaining table between General Motors and the United Auto Workers are not unique to Detroit – they represent the larger failures of Washington and public policies that have weakened unions and the middle class. The truth is now, more than ever, it’s time for America to go in a new direction and start doing much more to strengthen America’s unions and protect the rights of working Americans."

The details of the event are:

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2007
12:00 PM
Senator Edwards to join striking U.A.W. Local 774 members on picket line.
General Motors Powertrain Plant
2995 River Rd
Buffalo, NY 14207

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Update:
Forgot to mention that Elizabeth Edwards did so today too!

[gateley]

1. Sincere question -- has the UAW endorsed a candidate yet? I know Edwards

picked up some bit union endorsements, just can't remember if UAW was one of them.

He's a good guy --

[jsamuel]

2. No, they usually wait 'till later.

[gateley]

7. Thanks. He certainly seems to be highly regarded by the unions - good luck! nt

[jsamuel]

9. Yes he is. So far he is "winning" the union battle with the most members endorsing him.

[monktonman]

3. Go John Go

What a guy.
Now how about everyone else Obama? Hill inc.? DK?

*crickets*

I walked the line yesterday in Lordstown and I dont even belong to the frickin union.
I plan on going back and spending the weekend there.
anyone else with me?????

[The Backlash Cometh]

16. I don't understand what happened to Ameicans.

Why can't they see the difference between someone who is 100% committed to the cause by picking up a sign, and one that's going to sell us out the minute they get in the White House?

Hillary will never join a picket line. It's just beneath her.

[AuntPatsy]

4. That is good news.

[blondeatlast]

5. EVERY Dem candidate should do this. This is our base.

I'm still undecided and will probably remain so for quite some time, but Edwards just scored some serious points with this. I'm calling on the rest of the field to do the same--or at least show some very vocal and visible support for labor.

[saracat]

14. Unlike our so called "leading candidate, who supports outsourcing.

Edwards is truly proving himself as the Candidate of Labor.

[ljm2002]

6. Thank you, John Edwards!

Wow, how long has it been since a regular Democratic candidate stood up for the unions. Makes me wistful for the good old days, even though they weren't always that good ... but compared to right now, halcyon days indeed.

Let's here it for John Edwards!

:applause: :applause: :applause: :applause: :applause:

[tekisui]

8. Edwards getting out in front again. He looks like a leader to me.

[tkmorris]

10. Good stuff

It's been a long time since I have seen a major candidate just stop pandering a pick a damned side. Good on him.

[Blackhatjack]

11. Edwards Is Standing Up For the Working Class ... Where are the Other Candidates??

Edwards has consistently supported the Unions and their issues.

The right call once again John! Good Luck!

[Blackhatjack]

12. K & R for Edwards and his support of the UAW.

[Coexist]

13. Thank you, Mr. Edwards

where are the rest of you?

[OhioChick]

15. I'm Pleased to Hear This.

:thumbsup:

[BlooInBloo]

17. Edwards has CONSISTENTLY been first to the punch on these things.

[MethuenProgressive]

18. Look Johnny! A BandWagon!!

Jump, Johnny, Jump!