Chicago Labor backs Greg Brewer!

Written by: Bridget Dooley on Jan 18, 2007 2:47 PM EST

I just wanted to post a quick note to let everyone know that Greg Brewer has received the endorsement of the Chicago Federation of Labor!

Our press release is below the fold... 

For Immediate Release…

Contact: Owen Brugh
Cell: (773) 505-3612
owen@gregbrewer.org

Jan. 16, 2007

Chicago Federation of Labor Backs Brewer
50th Ward Candidate Wins Union Backing

West Rogers Park – The Chicago Federation of Labor Tuesday endorsed 50th Ward candidate Greg Brewer Tuesday in his quest to unseat 34-year incumbent Ald. Bernie Stone.

Brewer and other candidates met with the CFL last week.  Brewer stood out from the pack in the 50th Ward because of his commitment to Chicago’s working families.

“We’re thrilled and honored to have the Chicago Federation of Labor standing with us,” Brewer said.  “This is just one more part of the wide coalition we’re building for change, inclusiveness and accountability in the 50th Ward.  It’s a big tent, and everyone is invited.”

Brewer is an architect, planner and project manager with 20 years of worldwide experience.  Brewer impressed the CFL with his intelligence, experience and understanding of the issues.  

Other Brewer endorsers include Edgewater-Rogers Park Democracy for America, Loop Supporters Democracy for America, and countless community leaders and residents.

The CFL includes more than 300 union locals in the Chicago area associated with the AFL-CIO.  More than 500,000 working men and women belong to CFL-affiliated locals.

“The CFL knows that Bernie Stone is no friend of working families, and he’s no friend of the 50th Ward,” Brewer said.  “The big businesses and connected insiders all have someone working for them.  That’s not me.  I’m fighting for the residents of the 50th Ward, and I will make sure they have a voice in the future of their neighborhoods.”

About Greg Brewer: Greg Brewer is an architect and planner with 20 years of experience on large-scale national and international projects. Brewer is a project manager with Skidmore, Owings & Merrill.

Brewer is founder of Citizens for Responsible Development and is running for alderman to preserve the character and integrity of our neighborhoods. Brewer, 49, lives with his wife Maribeth in their West Rogers Park bungalow. For more information, visit www.gregbrewer.org.
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Location: Chicago, IL 60645