DES MOINES – AFSCME Iowa Council 61 (American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees) PEOPLE Committee is proud to announce that it has endorsed Pat Murphy for Congress in the 1st Congressional District, Congressman Dave Loebsack for Congress in the 2nd Congressional District, Staci Appel for Congress in the 3rd Congressional District, Jim Mowrer for Congress in the 4th Congressional District, and Brad Anderson for Iowa Secretary of State.
“Pat Murphy is a champion for middle class Iowans. Pat is committed to protecting Iowans’ civil rights and labor rights – and has the record to prove it. Pat’s history matters greatly to our Union. As Speaker of the House, he was a driving force in expanding Iowa’s non-discrimination laws. He has consistently stood up for worker’s rights and protecting the public services our communities rely on. Working families will always be able to count on Pat Murphy,” said AFSCME Iowa Council 61 President Danny Homan.
“Dave Loebsack has served his constituents well. He has worked tirelessly to help his district recover from devastating flooding and stood up for Social Security and the many Iowa seniors who rely on Social Security for retirement security. AFSCME Iowa PEOPLE Committee is proud to recommend Congressman Loebsack’s reelection,” said AFSCME Iowa Council 61 President Danny Homan.
“Iowans need Staci Appel in Washington. Her work in the Iowa Senate demonstrates that she knows how to improve the efficiency of government in a fair way that listens to the concerns of all. Staci Appel is someone who listens, learns, and unlike so many in the current US House Majority does not rush to judgment. Staci would be a breath of fresh air in Washington,” said AFSCME Iowa Council 61 President Danny Homan.
“Jim Mowrer has strong Iowa values. His service to his country in Iraq and at the Pentagon shows that he doesn’t just talk about the Iowa values of service, commitment, and honor – he lives them. Iowans will be proud to have Jim Mowrer represent them in Congress,” said AFSCME Iowa Council 61 President Danny Homan.
“Brad Anderson will protect one of our most treasured rights – the right to vote. He knows how important it is to make voting accessible and fair for Iowa citizens. Unlike the incumbent Secretary of State, Brad will focus on civic engagement, modernize the Office of Secretary of State, and will never waste hundreds of thousands of taxpayer dollars on partisan investigations,” said AFSCME Iowa Council 61 President Danny Homan.
AFSCME is known for its political action program which is financed with voluntary contributions. The program supplies grassroots volunteers for AFSCME-endorsed candidates.
In Iowa, AFSCME Iowa Council 61 represents 40,000 public employees including law enforcement and correctional officers, firefighters, mental health workers, professional school staff, emergency responders, and many other workers. AFSCME Iowa also represents home health care and child care providers across the state and private sector workers at Prairie Meadows, Palmer College of Chiropractic, Des Moines University, ABM (Marshalltown), and Abbe Center.
