Iron Workers, CWA, and Machinists endorse Rebecca Cooke to flip WI-03

EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, Rebecca Cooke, candidate for Congress in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District added to her strong labor backing with endorsements from the Iron Workers Locals 383 and 512, the Communications Workers of America (CWA) and the Wisconsin State Council of Machinists. 

“I’m so proud of the working-class coalition our campaign is building of Wisconsinites who want real leadership in Congress,” Rebecca Cooke said. “They know I’m going to fight like hell for better jobs, better wages and lower health care costs. I am committed to strengthening collective bargaining rights, expanding apprenticeship programs and investing in union jobs throughout the third congressional district.” 

“Iron Workers Local 383 is proud to endorse Rebecca Cooke and her campaign. Her commitment to growth and stability for the labor movement is vital to our prosperity,” said Darnell Reynolds, Iron Workers Local 383 Business Manager. 

“The Communications Workers of America, District 4, proudly endorses Rebecca Cooke for Congress. Wisconsin families are struggling every day. We can count on Rebecca Cooke to be a problem solver and a real voice for Wisconsin’s working families. Wisconsin families need someone who will fight for them, not just for the billionaire class,” said Linda L. Hinton, Vice President, Communications Workers of America, District 4.

“The Wisconsin State Council of Machinists is proud to endorse Rebecca Cooke for Congress. She comes from a working class background and understands the needs of our members. We know she’ll put working families first, create good-paying jobs and invest in apprenticeship programs that help hardworking Wisconsinites learn a trade and get ahead,” said Alex Hoekstra, President, Wisconsin State Council of Machinists. 

Rebecca is also endorsed by AFSCME, International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Councils 7 & 82, Office and Professional Employees International Union, Sheet Metal, Air, Rail, and Transportation (SMART) Union, UFCW Local 1473, Wisconsin Laborers’ District Council, and IBEW State Conference. She’s garnered the support of a broad coalition of farmers, small business owners, educators and healthcare workers across western Wisconsin.