FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 06, 2024
August 06, 2024
Contact:
Brittany Holder
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AFGE Supports Tim Walz for Vice President
Categories:
Workers' Rights, U.S. President, White House
WASHINGTON – Following the announcement of Vice President Kamala Harris’ selection of Tim Walz as her vice presidential running mate, American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) National President Everett Kelley issued the following statement:
“We applaud Vice President Harris’ choice of Governor Tim Walz as her running mate, further cementing her commitment to the labor movement and bettering the lives of working families across the country.
“Governor Walz is no stranger to labor. As governor he has signed several pro-labor bills into law. During his time in the U.S. House of Representatives he was an ally of AFGE, regularly advocating for federal workers. And his decades of experience as an Army National Guard officer, a teacher, and a union member further exemplify his dedication to public service.
“Governor Walz is a man of action who has a history of bringing divided government together to accomplish practical things for the people of Minnesota. We know that he will bring that same fight into the White House.
“AFGE enthusiastically supports the Harris-Walz ticket, and we look forward to helping elect this historic ticket in November.”
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