This election was really interesting because the unions didn't believe she would be elected and backed the Republican.
HARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 4, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/
HARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 4, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/
Pennsylvania AFL-CIO President Rick Bloomingdale (click here) and Secretary-Treasurer Frank Snyder extend their congratulations to Democrat Leanne Krueger-Braneky on her victory tonight in the Special Election to fill the 161st State House seat.
"We
extend our congratulations to Leanne on running an impressive campaign
which sends a positive message to Legislative leaders in Harrisburg
to get back to work in passing a balanced budget that invests in
education, job creation and ensures all pay their fair share of taxes.
The fact that both candidates had significant support from organized
labor was not the result of a division in the labor movement but rather
the appeal that both candidates brought to the table," Bloomingdale
said.
"We
look forward to working with Representative Krueger-Braneky on a
variety of important issues facing the Commonwealth," Snyder added. "She
has been a vocal supporter of worker rights during her campaign and we
expect that she will be a partner for improving education and employment
opportunities in Southeastern Pennsylvania and across the Keystone State."
The Pennsylvania AFL-CIO also extends its congratulations to Republican Greg Rothman on his election tonight to fill the vacant 87th State House District Seat.
SOURCE Pennsylvania AFL-CIO.
