United Steelworkers Union Local 12012 endorses Katherine Clark for Congress

MALDEN -- Katherine Clark earned the support of the United Steelworkers Union Local 12012 as she campaigns for Congress. The labor union stands with Katherine because she will stand up to Republican extremists attacking women's rights and change the conversation in Washington to helping middle class families cover health care costs, pay for college educations, and save for retirement.

"You have consistently been a strong supporter of working families, which is of the utmost importance to our members," President John Buonopane said. "Particularly in a time of declining union membership, it is crucial that there be strong voices like yours in Washington, who recognize the importance of union labor."

As the middle class struggles to make ends meet, Republicans in Washington are talking about shutting down the government, repealing Obamacare, and turning back the clock on women's rights while blocking pay equity for women and failing to protect Social Security and Medicare. A mother of three boys who attend public schools, Katherine understands working families and will go to Congress to help middle class families keep the American Dream within reach.

"It's an honor to have the support of the Steelworkers Local 12012," said Clark, a Democratic state senator from Melrose. "The issues that working families and I talk about around our kitchen tables will be on the table for me in Washington -- creating jobs, investing in education and infrastructure, and increasing the minimum wage."
 
In addition to Steelworkers Local 12012, Katherine has received endorsements from Ironworkers Local 7, NAGE/IBPO/SEIU Local 5000, Teamsters Local 25, IBEW Local 123 and the Women's Campaign Fund. She has also been placed "On The List" by EMILY's List.

About State Senator Katherine Clark
Katherine was sworn in for her second term as a Massachusetts state senator representing Malden, Melrose, Reading, Stoneham, Wakefield and Winchester on January 2, 2013. She was first elected in March 2008 to the Massachusetts House of Representatives.
 
Senator Clark serves as the Chair of the Joint Committee on the Judiciary and Vice Chair of the Joint Committee on Mental Health and Substance Abuse. She also serves on the Joint Committees on Public Health and Public Safety and Homeland Security. Senator Clark is a member of the Advisory Council for the Department of Early Education and Care. In 2011, Senator Clark was appointed to the Center for Women in Politics and Public Policy Advisory Board at the University of Massachusetts Boston.