Largest public sector union endorses Biden

The largest union representing public-sector employees in the U.S. endorsed former Vice President Joe Biden's (D) campaign on Monday as Biden consolidates his lead in the Democratic primary.

In a press release, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) stated that the decision was made unanimously by the organization's executive board, and appeared to point to President Trump's support for the GOP's tax reform policy passed in 2017 as a reason for their endorsement, which did not mention's Biden's rival for the Democratic nomination, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.).

“The contrast in the upcoming general election could not be clearer,” said AFSCME president Lee Saunders.

“Vice President Biden is equal to the task and then some. He is a seasoned leader with the temperament and character to help Americans pull together in challenging and uncertain times. And he recognizes the urgency of helping public service workers who are on the front lines of containing the coronavirus pandemic," Saunders said.




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