16 September, 2013
The Ashland Fire Fighters Union has endorsed Karen Spilka for Congress. They become the 33rd labor organization supporting her campaign and the first public safety union to endorse in the Fifth District special election.
“Karen Spilka is a tenacious fighter for middle class families in our state and we are thrilled to be endorsing her campaign for Congress,” said Local 1893 President David Iarussi. “I’ve known and worked with Karen for a long time and she’s always been a great friend to our department. She is accessible, always willing to listen and we can count on her to get our backs. She will make a tremendous Congresswoman and we will be working very hard for her these next 30 days.”
“I am thrilled to receive the endorsement from the Ashland Fire Fighters Union,” added Karen Spilka. “These brave men and women protect our communities every single day and put their lives on the line to keep us safe. I will always fight to make sure they have the resources and support they need to do their jobs. I am honored to have their support in this campaign.”
Karen has a lifetime AFL-CIO score of over 92%, the highest of any candidate in this race. She has previously been endorsed by the Pipefitters Local 537, the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 4, the United Steelworkers Local 12004, the Bricklayers and Allied Craftsmen Local 3, the Plumbers and Gasfitters Local 12, statewide ATU, the UNITE-HERE New England Joint Board, UAW Region 9A, United Steelworkers Local 2285, United Steelworkers Local 2936, the International Operating Engineers Local 4, the Roofers and Waterproofers Union Local 33, the Sprinkler Fitters Local 550, Laborers' Local 609, Laborers’ Local 22, IBEW Local 1505, the Boston Carmen’s Union Local 589, the Building Wreckers Local 1421, the American Postal Workers Union Local 4553, UFCW Local 1459, UFCW Local 1445, UFCW Local 791, UFCW Local 328, the Mail Handlers Local 301, Laborers’ Local 380, Laborers’ Local 1116, Laborers' Local 1156, Laborers’ Local 151, and UWUA Local 369. She also has the backing of the Central Massachusetts Central Labor Council, the Plymouth-Bristol Central Labor Council, and the Norfolk Central Labor Council.
