Pennsylvania AFL-CIO Congratulates Governor-Elect Tom Wolf On His Historic Victory

HARRISBURG, Pa., Nov. 4, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- On behalf of over 800,000 members across the State, Pennsylvania AFL-CIO President Rick Bloomingdale and Secretary-Treasurer Frank Snyder congratulate our next Governor, Tom Wolf, on his historic election victory tonight.

The Pennsylvania AFL-CIO also would like to recognize the hard work and determination of the thousands of union members who volunteered with the Labor 2014 Member to Member Program.  On the phones, at the doors, and at their workplaces - the conversations that they had ensured that our members showed up today, and voted overwhelmingly to give Pennsylvania a fresh start.

"Tom Wolf's historic victory tonight is shared by millions of working men and women across Pennsylvania," Bloomingdale said.  "We look forward to working with the new administration to chart a course for Pennsylvania that is built upon respect for working people and that respects the dignity of work."

"By no means is tonight an end to the challenges we face; but now is in fact the opportunity to pursue a pro-active legislative strategy of raising incomes, creating good jobs, restoring bargaining strength and expanding Pennsylvania's middle class.  All of these goals will require our continued focus, resolve, and effort," President Bloomingdale said.

Secretary-Treasurer Snyder recognized and thanked the thousands of union activists, volunteers, and labor leaders for their support and participation in the Labor 2014 Member to Member voter education and mobilization program.

"We have the latest and most advanced voter targeting technologies to conduct the most effective voter education and mobilization effort; but it is meaningless without the thousands of volunteers who spent many nights and weekends working to get the message out about the issues and candidates to their coworkers, friends and families. We have the best Member to Member Program in America," Snyder said.

SOURCE Pennsylvania AFL-CIO