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The NH AFL-CIO Endorses Mark MacKenzie For Congress In NH's 1st District

Today the New Hampshire AFL-CIO Executive Council is pleased to announce its endorsement of its former President, Mark Mackenzie in his race to succeed Representative Carol Shea-Porter in New Hampshire first Congressional District.

“Mark Mackenzie served as President of the New Hampshire AFL-CIO for twenty-five years. During his tenure he fought to provide opportunities for working families across New England. Former President Mackenzie spent twenty years fighting fires and protecting the Greater-Manchester community. When Mark was elected to the New Hampshire House of Representatives, organized labor gained an invaluable asset in the legislature. The New Hampshire AFL-CIO Executive Council knows that Mark Mackenzie will go to Washington and use his experience as a union member to fight for the betterment of all working families,” wrote the NH AFL-CIO in their endorsement announcement.

The Executive Council is proud to endorse Representative Mark Mackenzie in his campaign for Congress. His proven leadership is what the working people of New Hampshire deserve.

“I am proud to have this endorsement,” said MacKenzie. “the AFL-CIO has a long history of standing up for all working people and that is why I want to go to Washington. It is good to know that the labor movement understands how important it is to have a working person win this race. This really is a campaign about what all of us can do together to change the direction of our country.”

“I spent over 25 years fighting fires in Manchester”, continued MacKenzie “and I always went into a fire knowing that my sisters and brothers had my back. That’s what this endorsement means to me – the working people of NH have my back and together we are going to have a strong, sucessful campaign.”

“I promise to take on the powers that be – to fight for Medicare for all, for good jobs in a clean environment, and for an end to economic inequality.  I know that the working women and men in NH are just as concerned as I am about the continual rise in income inequality, the skyrocketing costs of health care and college debt. I know that my lifelong commitment to these issues is why the NH AFL-CIO has chosen to endorse me.  Together we are going to win this election.”

The NH AFL-CIO represents over 20,000 members and their families in New Hampshire.

Mark MacKenzie is a member of Local 856 of the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) for over forty years and was the President of the NH AFL-CIO for 25 years.  He is currently a state representative from Manchester.

The NH AFL-CIO Endorses Mark MacKenzie For Congress In NH’s 1st District was originally published on NH LABOR NEWS

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National Association of Letter Carriers (Branch 44) Endorses Mark MacKenzie

The MacKenzie for Congress campaign today announced the endorsement of the National Association of Letter Carriers, Branch 44. The NALC, Branch 44 represents over 500 Letter Carriers working in New Hampshire.

National Association of Letter Carriers Branch 44 (New Hampshire Merged) has voted to endorse State Representative Mark MacKenzie for Congress in NH CD1. Branch 44 is the largest NALC Branch in the State of New Hampshire with over 500 members.

Branch 44 President Dan Yianakopolos stated that “Mark has stood with Letter Carriers and working people countless times in the past and I’m sure he will continue to do that in the future. Mark is someone I know we can depend on. Mark stood with Letter Carriers and all Postal Workers in rallies throughout the state when our jobs were threatened in the past and we will need his strong voice in the future as we see many threats on the horizon from the current administration.”

NALC Branch 44 represents Letter Carriers in 21 cities and towns throughout New Hampshire. President Dan Yianakopolos continued, “Mark knows firsthand what it’s like to stand up and fight for the greater good both as a 25 year Manchester Firefighter and his 25 years as the NH AFL CIO President. His track record of serving the public is unmatched. We enthusiastically endorse Mark MacKenzie for Congress and I’m sure many of our members will be knocking on doors and making phone calls on Marks behalf. Mark is more responsible for turning New Hampshire from a Red State to a Blue State than anyone. We look forward to see him also changing the tone in DC to one that prioritizes working people.”

“I am very pleased to have the unwavering support of the our local letter carriers that are so vital in the day to day lives of people all across New Hampshire,”1st congressional candidate MacKenzie said. ” I’m certain our campaign will benefit from the commitment and volunteer hours that these hard working women and men will bring to our campaign.”

The NALC joins the United Steel Workers, Service Employees International Union Local 560, Sheet Metal Workers Local 7 and United Food and Commercial Workers in endorsing Mark MacKenzie for Congress.

National Association of Letter Carriers (Branch 44) Endorses Mark MacKenzie was originally published on NH LABOR NEWS

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Two Union Endorsements In NH's 1st Congressional District

SEIU Local 560 today announced its endorsement of NH State Representative Mark MacKenzie for Congress

“Mark MacKenzie has spent decades standing up for working families in New Hampshire and we are proud to support him for Congress,” Christopher Peck, President of the SEIU local said. “Whether as a Manchester Fire Fighter, an advocate for Medicare for all or as an elected leader, Mark has always been there on the front lines fighting for social and economic justice. As a congressman we know he will make us proud as he continues to represent New Hampshire’s working families and bring the fight for good jobs and good wages to Washington,” stated Peck.

SEIU local 560 represents over 500 Dartmouth College workers in Hanover, New Hampshire.

IBEW Local Union 490 endorsed Chris Pappas for Congress in New Hampshire’s 1st Congressional District. 

“We are proud to endorse Chris Pappas for Congress,” said Denis Beaudoin, Business Manager of IBEW Local Union 490.

“Chris Pappas has been a tireless champion for working families throughout his time in public service. We always know we can count on him to do the right thing for New Hampshire, whether it’s supporting infrastructure investments or renewable energy projects. Chris has the record, the leadership qualities, and the vision to be a strong, trusted advocate for New Hampshire workers and our economic future. We proudly stand with him.”

“I’m so honored to receive the backing of IBEW Local 490,” said Chris Pappas.

“This is a critical moment for the nation and for New Hampshire, and I’m proud to be standing alongside IBEW 490 as we continue the fight to expand opportunity and invest in America’s future. I am grounded in the people and places of this state, and I’m grateful for the support of IBEW Local 490 in this campaign.”

IBEW Local Union 490 represents workers in the electrical construction, maintenance, and telecommunications industry.

Two Union Endorsements In NH’s 1st Congressional District was originally published on NH LABOR NEWS

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NH AFL-CIO President Mark MacKenzie Is One Of Many Appointees To Economic Development Advisory Council

NH AFL-CIO President Mark MacKenzie Is One Of Many Appointees To Economic Development Advisory Council

CONCORD, NH – Continuing her efforts to help New Hampshire’s businesses grow and create good jobs that can support a thriving middle class, Governor Maggie Hassan today announced 26 appointees to the Economic Development Advisory Council.

“Through its work to assist and advise New Hampshire’s Division of Economic Development, the Economic Development Advisory Council is critical to our efforts to…

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Portsmouth Herald: Middle class 'under siege'

On this Labor Day, the Portsmouth Herald's Michael McCord interviewed New Hampshire labor leaders to get their reaction to a Pew Research Center study that revealed "a middle class under siege."

The report, titled "The Lost Decade of the Middle Class," noted that since 2000, "the middle class has shrunk in size, fallen backward in income and wealth, and shed some—but by no means all—of its characteristic faith in the future."

Mark MacKenzie, New Hampshire AFL-COP president said "it was no coincidence that the great middle-class boom of the post-World War II era was connected to the strength and vitality of organized labor."

"People shouldn't have to wake up every day frightened about what's going to happen to them," MacKenzie said. "We can't keep going down the path of a declining middle class. People are working harder and longer every day to make ends meet, but we see fewer people have access to the wealth in the country. It's clearly out of balance and we need to get back to a more equitable path. We have a role to play in seeing all workers rewarded for their hard work and productivity."

David Lang, president of the Professional Fire Fighters of New Hampshire, called the upcoming election "vital."

"We need to end the kind of public disdain for public employees," Lang said. "You can't call people who are dedicated to public safety 'thugs' and 'parasites.' It shows a real lack of political leadership that in tough economic times they don't want to sit down and collaborate. When leaders are afraid to lead, they want to make you afraid of public employees."

Laura Hainey, president of the New Hampshire affiliate of the American Federation of Teachers said she hopes people will reflect on how important workers are "to the overall health of the economy."

"I hope that people take a step back and stop the name-calling of public employees and all union members," she said. "Moving forward from Labor Day, we need to appreciate that everyone's job is important. We shouldn't forget the communities really need and appreciate these services."