Calling John Adler a 'Champion' for Middle Class Families, Teamsters Joint Council # 73 Endorses Adler for Congress

(Mt. Laurel, NJ) – The International Brotherhood of Teamsters Joint Council #73 of New Jersey today endorsed John Adler, the Democratic nominee for Congress in New Jersey's 3rd Congressional District.  The Teamsters Union joins a growing list of influential organizations such as the Fraternal Order of Police, Sierra Club, and the Recreational Fishing Alliance that once backed Republican Rep. Jim Saxton, but now supports Adler in this open seat race.

"John Adler has been an advocate for middle class families and workers rights. Unlike his Republican opponent Mayor Chris Myers who believes that the 'economy is basically strong,' John Adler understands that people all across the country are struggling to make ends meet, and looking for change in Washington," said Cliff Nolan, the PAC Chairman of the Teamsters Joint Council # 73.  "John Adler will best represent the interests of hard working families, fight to make health care affordable, create good paying jobs, and protect workers' rights in Congress," added Donald DiLeo, President of Joint Council # 73.

In the state Senate, Sen. Adler has voted to increase New Jersey's minimum wage, voted in favor of legislation that requires all state contracts to be performed in the United States, and supported card check measures allowing workers to unionize.

"I'm honored to receive the endorsement of an organization that represents tens of thousands of families and retirees.  Middle class families all across the district and the country are struggling because Washington is focused on helping special interest groups, such as big oil companies, instead of investing in programs to create jobs," said Adler.

"If elected to Congress, I will help fix the broken system in Washington that is destroying our middle class, fight to make health care affordable, create good paying jobs, and reward companies for creating jobs here in our backyard instead of shipping them overseas," Adler said.

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters Joint Council #73 of New Jersey represents over 50,000 workers in the State of New Jersey, and is one of the largest unions in the state.

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