Jeff Merkley stands with working men and women at SEIU rally

Last night in Portland, Jeff Merkley joined custodians, nutrition service workers and Service Employees International Union (SEIU) President Andy Stern on the picket line as they walked together in support of a fair contract.

Jeff spent some time during the rally talking with SEIU President Andy Stern. Stern was in town at the rally showing support for the picketing workers

SEIU members have been bargaining for eight months for a safe and healthy work environment, affordable healthcare, living wages, and job security. Jeff has been a longtime supporter and advocate of Oregon’s working families and will take that fight to the U.S. Senate.

Posted January 29, 2008
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Jeff Merkley was born in the small town of Myrtle Creek, Oregon, the son of a sawmill worker. He's fought hard for working families in Oregon and he's ready to help lead America.

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For years, Gordon Smith has given rich corporations and well-connected lobbyists in DC the upper hand - costing too many working families their jobs.

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