Marc Stier Earns Endorsements from Congresswoman Schwartz, Unions, and Progressive Organizations
For Immediate Release
Philadelphia, PA: Congresswoman Allyson Schwartz recently added her name to join an impressive list of endorsers of Democratic candidate for City Council at Large Marc Stier. “Over the last 10 years Marc has been one of the most effective community activists in the city. He will make a great member of City Council,” said Schwartz.
Stier was also endorsed recently by both the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) DC 47 and the Transport Workers Union (TWU) Local 234. Stier has worked extensively with DC 47 on the Raise the Minimum Wage Coalition and Philadelphia Campaign for Housing Justice and with both DC 47 and the TWU on the Pennsylvania Transit Coalition.
Last week Stier also received the endorsement from Philly for Change, a progressive organization in the city. Marc has been a member of Philly for Change for four years and has worked with it during many elections.
Minority Political Action Committee, an organization focused on empowering minorities and women, also gave Stier their endorsement. Stier has followed the mission of Minority PAC of helping minorities and women get into political office. He has also lead issue campaigns that particularly help minorities and women including those in favor of affordable housing, an increased the minimum wage, and healthcare reform.
Reacting to news of the endorsements, Stier said, “I’m extremely pleased that my friends have recognized my work on the issues that are important to them and to the whole city. The labor endorsements recognize all the work we have done together to create a community-labor progressive partnership. They will be a big help for me on Election Day.”
These endorsements are in addition to Philadelphia National Organization for Women, Neighborhood Networks, and multiple bloggers. Stier’s work in the last decade building a politics of hope made him an obvious choice for these endorsements.
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