Union sources tell us U.S. Rep. Bob Brady will get the endorsement of several member locals of the city’s blue collar union tomorrow -- though the umbrella organization, AFSCME District Council 33, will remain neutral.
The sources said president Pete Matthews decided District Council 33 would endorse no one in the Democratic primary, even though Brady was the overwhelming favorite in a straw vote of union delegates last month.
Matthews is close to State Rep. Dwight Evans, sources said, but many members were uncomfortable with his willingness to consider changes in the city’s employee pension system.
Matthews decided to allow the 13 member locals to make their own choices, and many, including local 427 representing sanitation workers, will go with Brady.
One source said the unions endorsing Brady represent about 6,000 of the roughly 10,000 workers represented by District Council, the largest city employee union.
Brady has already been endorsed by the police and fire unions. U.S. Rep. Chaka won the nod of AFSCME District Council 47, 3,500 member white collar union.
Comments (13)
BRADY!!!! Forget the polls - Bob has it going on!
Posted by Anonymous | May 1, 2007 6:16 PM
All of Brady's supporters live in Washington Township, NEW JERSEY.
Posted by Marc | May 1, 2007 6:37 PM
Who cares what the lazy union bums want?
Posted by Anonymous | May 1, 2007 8:08 PM
Go Brady go! Union First! No matter what Dougherty tells us we are in your corner - we just agree with him because he is an ego maniac and a loser. Many of my Local 98 brothers know that you are close to our hearts and we will be with you.
It is a shame that when this opportunity came to straighten this city out - Doc had to put his ego in the middle of everything as ususl.
I get paid well and work hard - so I tolerate his B.S. and honestly many of us feel the same way. You will get our votes in the booth - I don't think he can come in with us and our families and friends.
Go Brady Go!
Posted by Union Electricians for Brady | May 1, 2007 8:42 PM
No Marc, we don't live in Washington Township, New Jersey. We live right here in Philadelphia PA. Bob Brady's supporters live here in the city and he is going to win on May 15th. He is the best man for the job and he deserves to win.
Posted by Pattie | May 2, 2007 1:06 AM
Bob Brady is no better, or worse, than Johnny Doc.
Bobbie's been stealing money from the Carpenter's Union for years, with his no show job. Now that's really "taking care of the working man".
That is why he is dropping like a stone. His race is run. No more OPM (other peoples money), no more city funded big buck job for the Misses. The gravy train stops now.
Posted by Anonymous | May 2, 2007 6:29 AM
Johnny Doc (a/k/a Anonymous) should know - he spends ALL our money on political BS
Posted by Union Electricians for Brady | May 2, 2007 10:33 AM
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