Apr 5, 2010

CA: Labor Leader Jack Gerson Endorses PFP Candidate Stewart Alexander

From the Philly IMC:

As the California governor’s race approaches the June 8th Primary Election, Governor Candidate Stewart Alexander has received the support and endorsement of Jack Gerson.  Jack Gerson is an advocate for teachers and a labor organizer.  In January, Stewart Alexander received the official endorsement of Socialist Party USA and also the endorsement of Third Party Revolution.

Jack Gerson is a leader with the Oakland Education Association (OEA).  The organization is based in Oakland, California and represents 2,800 teachers, counselors, nurses, psychologists, librarians, speech pathologists, social workers and substitute teachers in K-12.  Jack Gerson and the OEA are strong opponents to the privatization of public education and have outlined a vision to “Create Success” that rejects privatization.

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