Largest Labor Groups Solidly Behind Diaz-Balart

Miami, Florida- The Mario Diaz-Balart for Congress Campaign today announced the endorsements of South Florida AFL-CIO, Transport Workers Union (TWU) Local 291, AFSCME’s Miami-Dade County Water and Sewer, Miami-Dade County Aviation, and Miami-Dade County General Employees. Together, these unions represent over 700,000 workers throughout Southern Florida.

Jeffery Mitchell, President of South AFL-CIO, said of Congressman Diaz-Balart: “You have worked gallantly and tirelessly over the years to better the lives of the citizenry you represent, and your efforts over time have indeed made a difference. Community leaders with your attributes and track record are critical, and we must continue to find common ground and move forward together.”

Clarence Washington, President of Transport Workers Union (TWU) said: “You have worked gallantly and tirelessly over the years to better the lives of the citizenry you represent, and, in the transportation arena in particular, your efforts over time to improve this critical public service has indeed made a difference.”

Miguel Aragon, Business Manager of Laborers’ International Union of North America, stated: “We appreciate your dedication to issues that affect working families throughout the country including fair wages and benefits through your support of the Davis-Bacon Act and project labor agreements applying to federal projects.  Your unwavering support of infrastructure investment is greatly appreciated as well as your support for many other issues affecting our members.”

Congressman Diaz-Balart had the following to say about receiving these important endorsements: “From our first responders to our teachers, I am fortunate to have received the support of some of Southern Florida’s largest unions throughout the political spectrum. I welcome and am grateful to add both AFSCME and AFL-CIO to that list, and I will continue to represent Florida’s working class at home in the Sunshine State and in Congress.”

South Florida Educators Solidly Behind Diaz-Balart

Miami, Florida- The Mario Diaz-Balart for Congress Campaign today announced the endorsements of the United Teachers of Dade (UTD), the National Education Association (NEA) Fund for Children and Public Education, and the United Faculty of Miami Dade College.

Karla Hernandez-Mats, UTD President, said of Congressman Diaz-Balart: “We believe that you will make a difference in Congress by voting pro-public schools, working towards sound educational policies, and looking to improve the lives of working people.  We know that by doing so, you will help us positively impact the 350,000+ children that we educate each day.”

Lily Eskelsen Garcia, Chairperson, NEA Fund, said: “The Florida Education Association-which recommended your candidacy- and The NEA Fund applaud your commitment to public education and children”

Congressman Diaz-Balart had the following to say about receiving these important endorsements: “Educators play a significant role in our children’s lives, shaping them into motivated future leaders with bright paths ahead of them. As a Member of Congress, I have worked diligently to improve education, expand access to Pell grants, and make our classrooms safer. I am humbled to receive the support of these dedicated professionals, and am committed to continue advocating on their behalf in Congress.”