EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. — Today, the Professional Firefighters of Wisconsin’s Eau Claire and La Crosse locals announced their support for Rebecca Cooke adding to the over 20 Wisconsin labor organizations that have now endorsed Cooke’s campaign.
“As a sister of a PFFW member, I know what these men and women sacrifice to keep our communities safe,” said Rebecca Cooke. “I’m honored to have the support of the Eau Claire and La Crosse Firefighters, who run toward danger to keep us safe. In Congress, I’ll work to pass the PFAS Alternative Act and PRO Act — top priorities of firefighters across this Wisconsin.”
“La Crosse firefighters live in this community, raise our families here, and answer the call when our neighbors need us,” said La Crosse Local 127 President Brandon Gritt. “Rebecca Cooke understands that keeping a community safe takes real investment. She’s a fighter who’ll stand up for Western Wisconsin, and we’re proud to endorse her.”
“As firefighters, we see firsthand how important it is to have leaders who care about public safety, stand up for working families, and ensure our communities have the resources they need to thrive,” said Eau Claire Local 487 President Tom Wallin. “We’re proud to support Rebecca Cooke and look forward to working together to make a positive difference for the families, first responders, and communities across Western Wisconsin.”
These latest endorsements add strength to Rebecca’s labor backing, bringing her total number of union endorsements to 24 across the state. Rebecca is endorsed by the WI AFL-CIO, as well as AFGE Local 704, AFSCME, AFT-Wisconsin, Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1310, American Postal Workers Union of Wisconsin, Association of Flight Attendants, Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Union, the Communications Workers of America (CWA), IBEW State Conference, International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Councils 7 & 82, Iron Workers Locals 383 and 512, Northern Midwest Regional Council of Carpenters, Office and Professional Employees International Union, SEIU Wisconsin, Sheet Metal, Air, Rail, and Transportation (SMART) Union, Teamsters Joint Councils 32 and 39, UFCW Local 1473, United Auto Workers Region 4, United Steelworkers District 7, Wisconsin Education Association Council, Wisconsin Laborers’ District Council, and the Wisconsin State Council of Machinists. She’s also earned the support of a big tent of farmers, small business owners, educators and health care workers across West Central Wisconsin.
