The Wisconsin state AFL-CIO has endorsed Kathleen Falk in the recall election for governor, essentially completing Falk’s solid support among labor unions going into the May 8 Democratic primary.
“After careful consideration and discussion with all recall candidates, the Wisconsin State AFL-CIO has endorsed Kathleen Falk for Governor,” said state AFL-CIO president Phil Neuenfeldt, in a press release. “Kathleen’s dedication to improving the lives of working people and strengthening our middle class communities are key reasons for her endorsement. She has dedicated her life working for and listening to the people of Wisconsin. Her style of clean, open and honest government is the type of leadership Wisconsin needs.”
Also running in the Democratic primary are: Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett, who was previously the Democratic nominee for governor in 2010, and who has feuded with the city public employee union leadership; state Sen. Kathleen Vinehout; and Secretary of State Doug La Follette.
