Endorsements

AFL-CIO

Candidates endorsed by the AFL-CIO, "have proven themselves to be the friends and supporters of working families. They understand that workers are struggling in this economy with stagnant wages, soaring prices for health care, gas and food. They advocate and support an agenda that mirrors the priorities of the labor movement. We are confident that they will put this country back on track toward prosperity and opportunity for all, not the few," Pennsylvania AFL-CIO President William George declared.

AFSCME

American Federation of Teachers

Communication Workers of America

Boilermakers

GE Local 506

Great Lakes Building and Construction Trades Council

"Your support of working family issues was critical in your receiving our endorsement."

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 56

Ironworkers

National Treasury Employees Union

Pennsylvania Conference of Teamsters

Kathy's "integrity and conviction to stand up for working families and their rights in business and community service is a major attribute. We are certain that with her extensive background and working with people, she will continue to support and standup for the working men and women of this great Commonwealth."

Plumbers & Steamfitters

SEIU

Sheet Metal Workers

Teamsters Joint Council 40

Unite Here!

United Auto Workers

United Steelworkers of America

"We have chosen Kathy Dahlkemper because she understands how so-called free trade agreements have led to a race to the bottom in this country, and particularly in places like Pennsylvania's 3rd Congressional District," said USW International President Leo W. Gerard. "She has made it clear she will work for fair trade, which will give workers in Pennsylvania a fair chance to compete in the global economy."

Seniors Support Kathy

Alliance for Retired Americans

“Congressman English has a shamefully low 12 percent lifetime voting record with the Alliance for Retired Americans,” said Jean Friday, the organization’s Pennsylvania president. “Kathy Dahlkemper opposes risky schemes to privatize social security, while her opponent has been open to the idea by pledging to leave all options on the table, including privatization, raising the retirement age or even a decrease in benefits.”

Pittsburgh Area Retiree Chapter of the American Postal Workers Union

Women for Kathy

Democratic Women of Mercer County

Erie Democratic Women

PA Association of Democratic Women

Health Care for Kathy

American Dietetics Association

American Society of Anesthesiologists

PASNAP (PA Assoc. of Staff Nurses and Allied Professionals)

Better Government/World Organizations Support Kathy

National Committee for an Effective Congress (NCEC)

Council for a Livable World

Cleanwater Action

"We feel sure that you will be the type of legislative leader we can depend on to protect the environment and the public health of the voters in Pennsylvania Congressional District 3."

League of Conservation Voters

“Kathy Dahlkemper will provide a strong and steady voice in Congress and help lead the fight to invest in clean energy, which will create American jobs, protect our planet, and end our addiction to oil, “ said LCV President Gene Karpinski.

National Wildlife Federation

“Dahlkemper knows that supporting clean energy means creating millions of American jobs that can’t be outsourced,” said Sue Brown, executive director of NWF Action Fund. Her opponent, Rep. Phil English has time and again opposed efforts to invest in renewable energy, keeping America more dependent on oil and stopping the growth of green jobs. He has opposed efforts to end subsidies to big oil companies while opposing efforts to provide incentives to wind and solar energy.

Sierra Club

"We are confident that Kathy Dahlkemper will continue work to protect Pennsylvania's environment, for our families and for our future."