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The
UAW International Executive Board has unanimously voted to endorse Sen. Barack
Obama for president.
"After a historic primary campaign which activated and mobilized millions
of voters, our union is proud to endorse Sen. Barack Obama," said UAW
President Ron Gettelfinger. "He has inspired our country with a positive
vision for a better
America
-- and with concrete plans
to turn that vision into reality.
"From
the streets of
Chicago
to the state legislature in
Springfield
,
Ill.
, to the halls of the U.S.
Senate, Barack Obama has been a voice for dignity and justice for working
people. He has a strong program for a safe and secure
America
, which will protect our
citizens and help our country prosper in a new century.
"On
every issue that counts, we can count on Barack Obama to stand with our members,
our families and our communities. He has pledged to rebuild
America
's manufacturing base and to
assist the auto industry as we re-tool toward a cleaner, more modern
transportation system. "Sen. Obama supports free choice in the workplace;
he will fight to deliver quality, affordable health care to every American; and
he understands the need to change our trade policies so that
U.S.
workers and
U.S.
companies can compete
fairly in the global economy.
"As
president, Barack Obama will unite our country -- and the active and retired
members of the United Auto Workers will be proud to work with him to change our
country for the better."
The
UAW, one of
America
's largest and most diverse
labor unions represents more than 1 million active and retired workers in
automobile manufacturing, aerospace, construction equipment, health care, higher
education, public service, gaming and other industries.
