May 9, 2016

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Lynette Maselli
304.415.8099
press@markhuntforcongress.com

AFSCME ENDORSES HUNT FOR CONGRESS

The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 77
announced today that it is endorsing Democratic Congressional Candidate Mark Hunt for
Congress.
President Barbara Spradling says no other candidate has shown the same dedication and
commitment to the future of our state that Hunt has.
Mark has always fought for West Virginians and has a long record of supporting
working families, said Spradling. Hes fought to help all West Virginians throughout
his legislative career because thats what being a public servant is all about. The issues
facing West Virginia demand experience and bold leadership. We are confident that as
our Congressman, Mark will continue fighting for what West Virginians hold dear and
work to fix the serious problems facing our State.
Hunt says he is truly honored by this endorsement and will always fight for West
Virginians and the issues we are all passionate about.
As your Congressman, I will work for the betterment of all West Virginians, says Hunt.
During my years of public service, Ive always worked hard for my constituents and
fought for the values we hold dear. As our Congressman, I will always put the people I
represent first.

AFSCME is the nations largest and fastest growing public services employees union
with more than 1.6 million working and retired members nationwide. AFSCMEs
members are nurses, corrections officers, childcare providers, EMTs, sanitation workers
and more.
AFSCME has approximately 3,400 local unions and 58 councils and affiliates in 46
states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.

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