Bacon ‘Labor’ support
Chase Stenger’s letter (“Bacon support,”) talked of Labor’s support for Congressman Bacon. Just to clear up any confusion, the Nebraska State AFL-CIO endorsed Tony Vargas for the Second District congressional seat.
Congressman Bacon has a dismal voting record on Labor and Retiree issues. He has a 20% record with the Alliance for Retired Americans. The Nebraska AFL-CIO looks at his lack of support for all workers and retirees. Labor’s support for Tony Vargas is the union position in this race.
Al Mumm, Waterloo, Nebraska
President Nebraska Alliance for Retired Americans Educational Fund (NE ARAEF)
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