http://projects.newsobserver.com/under_the_dome/afl_cio_endorses_dellinger Comments for "AFL-CIO endorses Dellinger" en http://projects.newsobserver.com/under_the_dome/afl_cio_endorses_dellinger <!-- Begin check for Blog Icon --> <!-- End check for Blog Icon --> <!-- Begin check for Teaser Toggle --> <div class="field-item"><p><img src="/sites/projects.newsobserver.com/files/profile_images/hampton.dellinger.jpg" border="1" alt="Hampton Dellinger" title="Hampton Dellinger" hspace="10" vspace="10" width="100" height="150" align="right" />The <a href="http://www.aflcionc.org/">AFL-CIO</a> has endorsed <a href="/profiles/hampton_dellinger">Hampton Dellinger</a>.</p><p>The state chapter of the coalition of unions announced this weekend that it would back the former aide to Gov. <a href="/dome/profiles/mike_easley">Mike Easley</a> in the Democratic primary race for lieutenant governor. </p><p>&quot;Hampton is the kind of statewide leader working families need now more than ever, someone who can help attract and retain good jobs while ensuring fair workplace conditions,&quot; AFL-CIO president James Andrews said in a statement.</p><p>Since the coalition <a href="/under_the_dome/no_endorsement_from_afl_cio">did not endorse</a> in the governor&#39;s race, Andrews said it would work more for Dellinger&#39;s campaign.</p><p>Dellinger has also been endorsed by the <a href="/under_the_dome/two_unions_endorse_dellinger">state chapters</a> of the <a href="http://www.cwa-union.org/">Communications Workers of America</a> and the <a href="http://www.utu.org/">United Transportation Union</a> as well as by <a href="/under_the_dome/naral_endorses_dellinger">NARAL Pro-Choice America</a>.<br /> </p></div> <div class="node-blog-teaser-footer"> <div class="node-blog-teaser-comments"><a href="http://projects.newsobserver.com/under_the_dome/afl_cio_endorses_dellinger#comment"><img src="http://www.newsobserver.com/images/front_new/icon_discussion.gif" width="11" height="7" border="0" /> Comments (0)</a> <!-- If permissions, display edit link at end of teaser --> <!-- End edit link code --> </div> </div> <!-- End check for Teaser Toggle --> <!-- BEGIN AUDIO ATTACHMENT CODE --> http://projects.newsobserver.com/under_the_dome/afl_cio_endorses_dellinger#comment AFL-CIO endorsements Hampton Dellinger James Andrews Lt. Governor &#039;08 Mike Easley Under the Dome Mon, 10 Mar 2008 10:07:59 -0400 ryanteaguebeckwith 5410 at http://projects.newsobserver.com