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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 10, 1999

Contact: Greg Denier at (202) 466-1591 or email press@ufcw.org

UFCW EXECUTIVE BOARD BACKS GORE
UFCW President Doug Dority Urges Other AFL-CIO Unions to Support Federation Endorsement

The 1.4 million member UFCW today threw its support to Al Gore's run for the presidency in a unanimous vote of the giant union's 50 member executive board in Los Angeles.

The action should guarantee an AFL-CIO endorsement of Gore's campaign.

The UFCW vote came after a careful review of Gore's record. The Vice President has demonstrated clear leadership on key working family issues. Gore has a proven record as. . .

Unwavering advocate for the right of workers to have a voice in the workplace.
Outspoken proponent for ergonomics and other measures to protect workers' safety.
Unrelenting voice for health care reform that provides high quality, affordable care for working families.
Aggressive backer of educational reform to give all of America's children a quality education.
Dedicated supporter of equal opportunity for women, African Americans, Latinos, the disabled, and others who have felt the sting of discrimination.

Dority pledged to urge other AFL-CIO unions to support a federation-wide endorsement of Gore.

"He stands with working families on the issues--Al Gore is the candidate of working America," said Dority.

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