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Neil Abercrombie announced today that he has received a major boost to his campaign for governor with endorsements from more than a dozen organizations, 15 months before the primary election. The endorsements from business associations, trade groups, and unions represent a wide spectrum of people in Hawaii drawn to the Abercrombie campaign. They are:
- American Federation of Teachers
- American Maritime Officers
- American Postal Workers Union
- Federal Managers Association
- Hawaii Chiropractic Association
- Hawaii Optometric Association
- Industrial Technical & Professional Employees Union
- International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, the first union to endorse Barack Obama for President
- International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 1357
- International Longshoremen’s Association
- Masters, Mates & Pilots
- Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association
- National Air Traffic Controllers Association
- Seafarers’ International Union
- Transportation Communications International Union
- United Association of Plumbers & Pipefitters
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04.06.09 - Neil Abercrombie Statement on Early Endorsements
Neil Abercrombie today released a statement regarding endorsements from two international unions representing plumbers and boilermakers. "This coming so early in the race is no doubt a boost to our campaign. I am proud of my record supporting working men and women, and will continue that record as governor of Hawaii."Photo: Reginald Castanares, Business Manager of Plumbers and Fitters, Local 675, Neil Abercrombie, Donovan Lewis, Field Agent for Local 675
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The United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry has 350,000 members nationwide, with 2,500 in Hawaii.
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The International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers has 100,000 members nationwide, with several hundred at Hawaii’s largest industrial employer, the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard.
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03.08.09 - Congressman Neil Abercrombie Announces Campaign for Governor of Hawaii
Congressman Neil Abercrombie announced today that he will run for Governor of Hawaii in 2010, and launched a campaign that focuses on the issues of economic recovery, energy independence, and expanded quality education. “During these challenging times, we need strong political leadership that will bring people together to create a far-reaching vision for Hawaii's future,” he said.
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