RI Political Diary: McKee Lands Two Mega-Endorsements
Monday, July 25, 2022
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McKee Picks Up Labor Endorsements
Governor Dan McKee has landed two critical endorsements.
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“I am deeply committed to our schools, students, and educators – a high quality education is the foundation of each of our communities. There’s nothing more important we can do for the future of Rhode Island than invest in our kids and empower our educators to help them succeed,” said McKee. “When I took office as Governor, one of my first calls was to the NEARI. We worked together to vaccinate our educators so they could continue their important work safely; this kickstarted a strong working partnership. I look forward to continuing our relationship and working together to strengthen public schools for all students. My family and I are all proud graduates of Rhode Island public schools and I’m honored to have the support of the hard working people who make our schools succeed.”
McKee's wife Susan McKee, is a career public-school teacher and longtime NEARI member.
And on Monday, the Executive Board of the Rhode Island AFL-CIO voted to endorse McKee in the Democratic Party primary election.
George Nee, president of the state’s largest labor federation, said, “Since becoming Governor in March of 2021, Governor McKee has consistently demonstrated a commitment to making life better for working Rhode Islanders. He signed into law several pieces of legislation important to union members including an increase of the minimum wage to $15 per hour, the Act on Climate, the nursing home safe staffing legislation, an extension of the Rhode Island Promise program, prevailing wage legislation for projects using state tax credits as well as for state contracts with janitorial and security vendors, the voting reform package known as 'Let RI Vote' and a number of important gun safety measures. We look forward to continuing to work with the McKee Administration on issues that affect not only the 80,000 men and women of the Rhode Island labor movement but all of the Ocean State’s working people.
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