Laborers' Union Stands Apart in Endorsement Process

Presidential Candidates to Speak Directly to LIUNA's Half-Million Members

in First, Live Union Webcast of White House Hopefuls

Broadcast Live at www.LiunaLive.org, Beginning of Helping Members Engage

Candidates Around Issues That Matter

    WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The half-million
 collective bargaining members of the most aggressive, progressive and
 fastest- growing construction workers union in North America, LIUNA, will
 be able to see and hear the major Democratic candidates for President and
 provide feedback through a first of its kind webcast at www.LiunaLive.org
 on Monday, Sept. 17, and Tuesday, Sept. 18.
     Scheduled for the webcast are Senators Joseph Biden, Hillary Clinton
 and John Edwards and New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson. The candidates
 will be broadcast live over the web from the union's Leadership Conference
 in Chicago, where about 1,000 leaders will gather to hear candidates in
 person.
     Rank-and-file LIUNA members are looking for a "Build America" candidate
 -- one who will put workers' everyday issues first, such as the creation of
 good, family-supporting jobs; a commitment to rebuilding our country's
 infrastructure; the right to join together in a union; and trade that is
 fair to all.
     The electronic mobilization is a first among unions and is intended to
 better engage LIUNA members across the country in the political process so
 they can engage the candidates as part of the union's endorsement process.
     WHAT:   Democratic Presidential candidates speak to LIUNA leaders in
             person in Chicago and throughout the country via national webcast.
 
     WHEN:   Monday, Sept. 17, approximately 8 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Central Time.
             Final set for first candidate remarks 7:30 a.m.; credentialing
             6:45 - 7:30 a.m.
 
             Check www.LiunaLive.org for the latest scheduling.
 
     WHERE:  IN PERSON: Chicago Sheraton Hotel and Towers, Level 4 Chicago
             Ballroom
             301 East North Water Street, Chicago
             ON THE WEB: www.LiunaLive.org.
 
 

SOURCE Laborers' International Union of North America