Submitted by Illinoisnoki1 on Wed, 02/22/2012 - 10:51

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Ilya Sheyman is the PDA endorsed candidate running in the March 20 Democratic Primary for Illinois' 10th Congressional district.  He has assembled a terrific grassroots organization, substantial financial support and numerous labor endorsements.  Ilya issued the following announcement 2/22.

"I'm pleased to announce that the Communications Workers of America have endorsed the Sheyman for Congress campaign in Illinois’ 10th District."

Here's what Ron Honse, Illinois Legislative-Political Director of Communications Workers of America District 4 had to say:

"Ilya is exactly the kind of candidate the labor movement needs to rally behind in 2012. Working families of Illinois need a proven progressive champion like Ilya Sheyman to go to Congress and fight to create jobs, reinvest in the economy, and rebuild the middle class. The Communications Workers of America is proud to endorse Ilya Sheyman and confident his massive, people-powered campaign will be the one to turn the 10th blue this November."

We're proud to add the CWA to the growing wave of labor supporters for our campaign to rebuild the middle class and restore the American Dream, including:

- AFSCME Council 31
- AFSCME
- Illinois Federation of Teachers
- Lake County Federation of Teachers
- North Suburban Teachers Union
- American Federation of Government Employees
- Coalition of Black Trade Unionists
- Transport Workers Union of America
- Sheet Metal Workers, Local 73
- Ironworkers Local 1
- International Longshoreman's Association

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact our Campaign Manager, Annie Weinberg at annie@ilyasheyman.com or our Communications Director, Joanna Klonsky at joanna@ilyasheyman.com.