Mayor Dobies addresses the Michigan AFL-CIO Convention.
JACKSON — Today Jackson Mayor Derek Dobies announced seven endorsements from local and state labor organizations in his campaign for re-election. Dobies, who works as Chief of Staff for the Michigan AFL-CIO, has dedicated his career to fighting for working families across the state of Michigan.
“Jackson’s working families are the backbone of our city’s economy. That’s why I’m so proud to have the support of the hardworking men and women of Michigan’s labor movement in this race. As Mayor, I’ll never stop fighting to make our neighborhoods a great place to live for Jackson’s working families.”
Dobies is a dues-paying member of UAW Local 1981.
Dobies has been endorsed by:
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 252
Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights
United Food and Commercial Workers Local 951
LiUNA Local 499
Huron Valley Area Labor Federation
United Auto Workers of Michigan
Michigan Teamsters Joint Council Local 43
United Steelworkers District 2
AFSCME Council 25
United Auto Local 33
Michigan Education Association
Ironworkers Local 25
“When you’re barbecuing this weekend, remember all the working men and women in this state who fought hard for fair union wages. Remember those who fix our roads, build our cars, teach our children, and make our cities safe. Today is for them and their hard work.”