ELECTION 2020 | State contract
Candidates show support to state employees
Nearly 100 people packed the the Legislative Office Building lobby on Friday, Dec. 27 for a press conference with Sen. Bernie Sanders in support of the state employees’ contract fight over fair wages. Several dozen members were in attendance, including retiree members and state representatives Sally Fellows and Art Ellison, numerous elected officials, and members of the master bargaining team.
News coverage:
- NHPR: At Rally for State Employees, Sanders Says Workers Deserve Wage Hike and ‘Respect’
- WMUR: Sanders says progressive ideas appeal to moderate voters
- To watch a full replay of the event, click the image above.
Earlier this month, presidential candidates showcased support on their social media accounts directly calling out Gov. Sununu’s unwillingness to accept the fact-finder’s recommendations. Below are screenshots of their tweets and Facebook posts.
If we are able to secure similar events with presidential candidates or elected leaders, we will keep you posted.