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Friday, July 31, 2009 

Pennsylvania AFL-CIO Endorses State Judicial Candidates in November General Elections

Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania AFL-CIO President William M. George today announced endorsements of statewide judicial candidates for election and retention in the November General Election. The Pennsylvania AFL-CIO is the largest labor organization in the State, representing over 900,000 union workers.

The Pennsylvania AFL-CIO has endorsed the following judicial candidates for election:

SUPREME COURT
 Judge Jack Panella (D)

SUPERIOR COURT
Judge Anne E. Lazarus (D)
Kevin McCarthy (D)
Judge Robert Colville (D)

COMMONWEALTH COURT
Linda S. Judson (D)
Barbara B. Ernsberger (D)

The Pennsylvania AFL-CIO also endorses the following Judges for retention:

SUPERIOR COURT
President Judge Kate Ford Elliott (D)

COMMONWEALTH COURT
Judge Dante Pellegrini (D)

“In our judgment these candidates are exceptionally qualified in applying equal justice and dignity for workers under the laws protecting the working families of Pennsylvania,” President George said in announcing the endorsements.

Each has demonstrated in their own way an uncommon commitment to the values and principles of fairness and justice. “We will work on their behalf, sharing their record of commitment and achievements with workers.” George said.

“We expect the voice of workers to be heard on Election Day. We will educate our members about the importance of the courts and the records of our endorsed candidates on issues that matter most to working families,” Pennsylvania AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Richard Bloomingdale said.

Pennsylvania AFL-CIO endorsements require 2/3rds approval of members of the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO Executive Council. The Council reviews the qualifications, experience and achievements of each candidate. The Executive Council is comprised of union officers representing unions affiliated with the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO and the two Executive Officers of the State Federation: William George, President and Richard Bloomingdale, Secretary-Treasurer.