March 24, 2008

(Albany, March 24) Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1321 representing 750 members/employees of the Capital District Transportation Authority {CDTA} announced their support of Tracey Brooks for the 21^st Congressional District.

“Throughout her career Tracey Brooks has been an energetic and consistent advocate for the interest of transit workers and all working men and women in the Capital District; supporting increased funding for the transit systems, calling for an immediate solution to the sub-prime Mortgage crisis to help protect our housing and local economy. Ms. Brooks has been fighting for seniors, non-profits and our schools,” said Local president and business agent, Steven Green of ATU Local 1321. “We believe that Tracey Brooks is the best person to represent the interests of the working men and women in our community as Congressperson.”

“We’re going to be with her every step of the way,” Green said of the union’s support for Tracey Brooks. “Through her experience, leadership and performance in her years as a community leader, Tracey Brooks has proven to us that she has the integrity, the vision, and the will to be our next Congressperson; and we want to help her achieve that goal.”

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