Rochelle Receives CWA Endorsement

Kara Rochelle, candidate for State Representative in the 104^th District, to represent Ansonia and Derby is proud to receive the endorsement of the Communication Workers of
America, Local 1298.

 

“Kara’s commitment to the betterment of the working class, and recognizing the value
organized labor provides in that journey is a recipe for success., said David Weidlich Jr., President of CWA Local 1298. "We are confident Kara will deliver for her constituents.  We know we can count on Kara to fight for
the working people, retirees and our children’s future.” 

“I am fiercely dedicated to protecting our working class,” said Rochelle, “I know
that our focus needs to be in creating stable, decent paying jobs with fair
benefits for our residents in the Valley and all over the state."
 

CWA 1298 has over 3,300 members, and has bargained contracts with Frontier Communications, AT&T, AT&T Mobility – Connecticut, Massachusetts & Rhode Island, Computer Sciences Corporation,  DEX LLC, Unite HERE Alliance, and T-Mobile.

To date, Rochelle has also received endorsements from Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro, State Representative Linda Gentile,  Connecticut’s Working Families Party and the Connecticut AFL-CIO.
 

(This is a press release from Rochelle's campaign)

Kara Rochelle Recieves CT AFL-CIO Endorsement

DERBY – Kara Rochelle, Democratic candidate for state representative for the 104th Assembly District (Ansonia and Derby) received the endorsement of the Connecticut American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO), which represents 80 local unions and over 200,000 active union members in the state from the private sector, public sector, and building trades.

“I’m tremendously honored to have the endorsement of CT’s AFL-CIO, whose members are our neighbors in the 104th and across the entire state," Rochelle said. "The Naugatuck Valley has always believed that hardworking men and women deserve a fair shake and the ability to make a decent living to support their families. I will proudly stand for this value. Having strong public and private sector unions ensures fairness and the safety of Connecticut’s workers. I look forward to representing the AFL-CIO’s membership and all in our community as we work together to build a vital, stable, and prosperous Valley and state."

 

Ansonia Democrats Endorse DeLauro, Rochelle

ANSONIA- The Ansonia Democratic Town Committee recently endorsed Rosa DeLauro to represent Ansonia in the 3^rd Congressional district and have endorsed Kara Rochelle to represent Ansonia and Derby as State Representative for the 104th district.

“Thank you to the members of the Ansonia Democratic Town Committee for endorsing my candidacy for the U.S. House of Representatives,” said DeLauro. “I take this endorsement not as a reward for my past service, but as an incentive to work harder for you and your family.  With so much at stake, we must work harder than ever for legislation focused on job training, equal pay for equal work, paid sick leave, support for education, affordable health care, better infrastructure and improved nutrition standards for all Americans. What ties all of these issues together is our shared fundamental focus on serving the middle-class and ensuring the deck is not stacked against working families. My commitment to these issues has never been stronger, and I am energized for the fights ahead.”

Rochelle was equally pleased by the endorsement. 

“I am honored and humbled to have the endorsement and backing of the members of the Ansonia DTC, who care deeply for best interests of our residents,” she said. “My professional experience and deep roots in the Valley make me uniquely qualified and capable to represent Ansonia and Derby - strongly and effectively. This race, however, is not about me; it is about all of us and about sending someone to Hartford who will fight for what we need - economic development, good paying jobs, proper education funding, and a path for our older neighbors to retire with dignity. I love my community, will fight for all of you and look forward to earning your trust and support."

Tarek Raslan, chairman of the Ansonia Democratic Town Committee lauded both candidates.

“Both Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro and Kara Rochelle represent the spirit of the Naugatuck Valley and they are hard working women who are tirelessly focused on improving the community,” he said. “Ansonia receives roughly half  of  its  funding from Hartford and with   Representative  Linda Gentile retiring, we’re going to need a strong candidate who grew up in the Valley and understands the challenges facing our community to keep our city and our schools well-funded, Kara is the only candidate in the race that has those credentials."

(This is a press release from Ansonia DTC)