Musicians Union Local 47 Endorses Bernie Sanders In Democratic Primary

[Uncle Joe]

Los Angeles’ Local 47 of the American Federation of Musicians has endorsed Democratic Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont for president in the 2020 primary election.

“Today more than ever, unions and workers are under attack by exploitative forces that are eroding our middle class. Immediate action and activism is crucial,” said Local 47 president John Acosta. “Bernie Sanders is the best presidential candidate to defend musicians and all workers by protecting jobs and workers’ rights.”

The local’s political action committee voted unanimously to recommend that the executive board of the 7,000-member union endorse Sen. Sanders as the candidate “who best represents the interests of musicians.” On Tuesday, the board in turn voted unanimously to endorse Sanders “in an unprecedented move for a union historically removed from taking official stances in presidential elections,” the union said in a statement. The local said that it’s “the first musicians union in the country to take a position in the 2020 Democratic Primary.”

Reasons the local cited for its endorsement include:

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https://deadline.com/2020/02/bernie-sanders-endorsed-musicians-union-local-47-1202858762/

[jimfields33]

1. Yes! Thank you!!!!!