Austin Central Labor Council Endorses Gregg
The Austin Central Labor Council is comprised of more than 25 local and regional labor organizations, including the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), the Communication Workers of America (CWA), Education Austin, and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW). The Council collectively represents more than 15,000 working women and men. “The Central Labor Council believes Gregg Knaupe is the right choice for Austin’s working families, and we are excited to endorse his candidacy for Austin City Council, Place Three,” said Louis Malfaro, President of the Austin Central Labor Council. “I am honored to have this endorsement,” said Gregg , “I am humbled by the support of so many different associations and organizations – this shows that we can come together as one community toward a better Austin.” Knaupe has also won the Austin Police Association and Austin EMS Employees Association endorsements. “I have been incredibly pleased by all of the endorsements that our campaign has received so far, and this endorsement by the Central Labor Council is very special to me because of my background and my roots. And I look forward to working with AFSCME and all the labor organizations on the Austin City Council,” said Gregg Knaupe.