DETROIT, May 12, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Working families of Southeast Michigan are planning a rally to support John Conyers' campaign for re-election to Congress. Hundreds of workers and their families are expected to attend the rally on Monday, May 14, 2012, from 5pm to 8pm at the Teamsters Hall on 2700 Trumbull Ave. in Detroit.
John Conyers has labored tirelessly on behalf of Michigan working families for 45 years. He has ensured throughout his Congressional tenure that workers receive fair wages, enjoy a safe working environment, and are able to support and educate their families.
John Conyers supports the little guy and working people and makes sure that Washington does not ignore them. He will maintain his never-ending effort to ensure that working families continue to receive good wages and fair pensions, as well as protect the collective bargaining system. These important facets of union workers are the backbone of the middle class in America.
Congressman John Conyers has been endorsed by the UAW, AFL-CIO Metro Detroit CLC, AFL-CIO Michigan Maritime Trades Port Council, AFSCME Michigan Council 25, American Federation of Teachers-Michigan, Detroit Federation of Musicians, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, United Steel Workers, Seafarers International Union, the Humane Society Legislative Fund, and many other labor and grassroots organizations. John Conyers stated, "I am humbled by this ground-swell of union support."
President Barack Obama has also endorsed Congressman John Conyers in the newly drawn 13th Congressional District for his re-election.
John Conyers will continue to work hard for the rights of working families throughout Michigan.