Teamsters Local 911 Joins Teamsters Local 399 in Endorsing Greuel
Los Angeles, CA - With just over two weeks to go until the March 5th Primarily Election, Wendy Greuel announced today that she received the endorsement of the Teamsters Local 911.
Teamsters Local 911 represent over 8,500 public, professional, and medical employees. Today’s endorsement bring Greuel’s list of labor endorsers to 21—more than double what her closest competitor has received.
“Teamsters Local 911 is proud to enthusiastically endorse Wendy Greuel for Mayor,” said Ray Whitmer, Secretary Treasurer of Teamsters Local 911. “Wendy has a history of partnering with working people on a wide array of issues that we care deeply for. Whether it’s protecting workers’ rights, growing our economy, creating more good paying middle class jobs, or expanding access to healthcare, Wendy is someone we know we can trust to deliver real results. We are pleased to add our name to her growing list of endorsers.”
“I really appreciate this endorsement from the Teamsters Local 911,” said Greuel. “The wide-ranging support I’ve received from the working men and women of Los Angeles is a testament to my long history of fighting side-by-side with them for a strong middle class. As Mayor, I look forward to continuing our partnership and working together to bring Los Angeles to brighter days."
The Teamsters Local 911 today joined a growing list of labor endorsers backing Greuel, including: the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts (IATSE), United Steel Workers (USW), International Longshore & Warehouse Union (ILWU) Southern California District Council, International Longshore & Warehouse Union (ILWU) Local 63 Marine Clerks, Painters and Allied Trades District Council 36, the Utility Workers of America Local 132, Transportation Communications Union (TCU) Local 1315, Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 1277, the Operating Engineers Local 501, Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) District Lodge 947, Operating Engineers Local 12, UA Plumbers 78, UA Pipe Fitters 250, and International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 18, United Firefighters of Los Angeles City (UFLAC) Local 112, Los Angeles County Firefighters Local 1014, among others.