UAW Southeastern Wisconsin Area CAP Council Endorses Jack Eckblad for Milwaukee County Board Supervisory District 4

MILWAUKEE, WI – Jack Eckblad, candidate for Milwaukee County Board Supervisory District 4, proudly announced his campaign’s endorsement from the UAW Southeastern Wisconsin Area CAP Council (UAW SE WI CAP) today.

The UAW SE WI CAP enthusiastically supports Jack Eckblad’s candidacy to be District 4’s next Milwaukee County Board Supervisor. The UAW Citizenship and Legislative (CAP) Committee described itself as the, “worksite political-legislative arm of the local union and the vital workplace political activator.” The CAP, “support[s] candidates who support and fight for working people.”

Eckblad responded to the endorsement, “I am honored to receive UAW’s support. Public officials have a responsibility to stand in solidarity with workers who are trying to organize and collectively bargain. Since Day 1 of the UAW strike in Bay View, I was on the frontline walking with workers multiple days because I truly believe in solidarity and wanted to support the UAW and workers however I could. I worked closely with Representative Christine Sinicki to figure out how I could best support our union brothers and sisters during this time. The UAW and workers at-large would have no stronger ally on the Milwaukee County Board.”

UAW SE WI CAP joins twelve leaders and elected officials from the city, county, and state levels in supporting Eckblad’s campaign for bold, responsible leadership. Eckblad has also been endorsed by the Democratic Party of Milwaukee County, Fair Wisconsin PAC, Milwaukee Area Labor Council, UFCW 1473, Milwaukee Area Service & Hospitality Workers, and AFT Local 212 COPE. For the full list of Eckblad’s endorsements please visit www.jackformke.com/endorsements.

Eckblad’s candidacy for Milwaukee County Supervisory District 4 will be on the Spring & Presidential Preference ballot on April 2nd, 2024.

–

Milwaukee County Supervisory District 4 is the beating heart of Greater Milwaukee. Its borders encompass Mitchell Airport and the Port of Milwaukee. Its County Parks like Humboldt and South Shore anchor historic neighborhoods such as Bay View, Saveland, Tippecanoe, and The Garden District.

To learn more about Jack’s campaign for County Board please visit www.jackformke.com or www.facebook.com/jackformke.

Jack for Milwaukee

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.