July 9, 2012
UFCW supports Gina Walsh for the State Senate District 13 Democratic primary
Florissant, MO — Today, United Food and Commercial Workers Local 655, the largest supermarket workers union in Missouri, announced their endorsement of Democratic State Rep. Gina Walsh in her campaign for State Senate in Missouri’s 13th Senate district in North St. Louis County.
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“Gina Walsh is the leader that North St. Louis County families deserve in Jefferson City,” said David Cook, President of UFCW Local 655. “This union strongly supports her candidacy because she is a principled Democrat who will fight for jobs and economic opportunity for our members. Gina supports workers of all stripes and will go to Jefferson City as a champion for working men and women as they continue to struggle through tough economic times. UFCW Local 655 is proud to support Gina Walsh’s candidacy for the State Senate and excited to go to work on her behalf.”
“North St. Louis County families deserve a fighter who will stand with them each and every day,” said Rep. Gina Walsh. “I am honored to receive their support and look forward to getting to work so that North St. Louis County remains a great place to live, work, and raise a family.”
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Cook added "Our members have come to trust Rep. Walsh to get the job done. Like us, she's committed to making sure that workers in Missouri have access to jobs with good pay and good benefits."
"The United Food and Commercial Workers represents so many of my constituents. Like everyone in the 13th Senatorial District, UFCW members are looking for common sense solutions," said Walsh. "I have been happy to work with the UFCW on issues before the state and I look forward to working with them in the future. I am honored by their endorsement.”