Another union backing Clark in 6th

The International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 49 announced today that it has endorsed state Sen. Tarry Clark, DFL-St. Cloud, in her 6th district congressional bid.

It's the latest in a growing list of labor endorsements for Clark. The other DFL candidate in the 6th, Dr. Maureen Reed, has complained that she was overlooked by several unions. Reed is no longer pledging to abide by the DFL endorsement.

Here's the IUOE news release:

OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 49 ENDORSES CLARK FOR CONGRESS

Thousands more working men and women voice their support for Clark's campaign

The International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 49 today announced its endorsement of Tarryl Clark for Congress. Local 49 cited Clark's strong record of fighting on behalf of the working men and women of our state, from job creation to transportation, and her ability to put together a winning campaign.

"At the State Capitol or on the campaign trail, Tarryl is a proven leader," said Business Manager Glen Johnson. "For too long, Michele Bachmann has turned her back on the working people of her district. She's done nothing to create jobs, to fix our roads and bridges, or to ensure Minnesota's working people can succeed. While Michele has ignored these issues in Congress, these are the issues Tarryl Clark has always championed. We are proud to endorse her, and our thousands of members will work to ensure she is elected."

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