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CWA ANNOUNCES 2022 NJ CONGRESSIONAL ENDORSEMENTS

Endorses 8 Sitting Representatives…Plus Menendez for CD-8

(TRENTON, NEW JERSEY) - Today, the Communications Workers of America (CWA) enthusiastically announced endorsements for the 2022 Congressional Races in New Jersey. 

 CWA once again endorses these 8 sitting Congressional Members: Bonnie Watson Coleman, Andy Kim, Donald Norcross, Tom Malinowski, Frank Pallone, Bill Pascrell, Donald Payne, Jr., and Mikie Sherrill. Additionally, the Union is endorsing Rob Menendez for Congress in the Democratic Primary for the 8th Congressional District.   “Each and every day, these Members of Congress fight for working families and democracy down in Washington DC,” said Dennis Trainor, Vice President for CWA District 1. “They have a strong record, and we’re proud to continue supporting them in these all-important mid-term elections. We are also proud to support Rob Menendez to join their ranks.” 

 

“New Jersey is fortunate to have an impressive delegation of men and women who stand with working families and stand-up for our Union’s values,” said Fran Ehret, CWA NJ State Director. “We enthusiastically back these pro-union candidates to continue their mission. And we are excited to endorse a newcomer - in Rob Menendez - in this important fight for our state, our nation and the values that matter to our members and their families."

Congressional Candidate

Congressional District

Year CWA First Endorsed

Donald Norcross (D)

CD1

2014

Andy Kim (D)

CD3

2018

Frank Pallone (D) 

CD6

1988

Tom Malinowski (D)

CD7

2018

Rob Menendez (D) 

CD8

2022

Bill Pascrell (D)  

CD9

1996

Donald Payne, Jr. (D) 

CD10

2011

Mikie Sherrill (D) 

CD11

2018

Bonnie Watson Coleman (D)

CD12

2014

   

The Communications Workers of America (AFL-CIO) represents both private sector and public workers. CWA represents more than 70,000 working families in New Jersey, including over 40,000 state workers, 15,000 county and municipal workers, and thousands of workers in the telecommunications, airlines, healthcare and direct care industries. 

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