McClendon will join the picket line Monday afternoon in support of the union’s efforts.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 19, 2024
CHATTANOOGA, TN - Tennessee House District 30 Candidate Heather McClendon (D-Brainerd) issued the following statement Monday on the picket line forming outside the AT&T Building on ML King Boulevard:
“Despite what my opponent and her Republican colleagues have to say: Hamilton County was built by unions and we are proud of it. As a working-class single mother of three kids, I know the benefits unions have provided for this country, this state and for hardworking employees in every industry: Good-paying jobs and great benefits, fair contract negotiations, and better working conditions.
When Republican leaders in our town tried to place their hands on the scales over the vote to unionize at Volkswagen earlier this year, they sent a clear message that they are more interested in folding to special interests than they are in standing up for the blue-collar workers who built this town. I stand firmly alongside the men and women of the Communications Workers of America in their fight for fair contract negotiations and improved labor practices - It’s how we make Hamilton County and Tennessee a stronger place for workers.”
ABOUT HEATHER McCLENDON:
Heather McClendon is a school psychologist, a cancer survivor and a proud single mom to three incredible children. Raised in North Georgia, Heather grew up with strong values of self-respect and respect for others, instilled by her parents and grandparents, who encouraged her to think critically about the world around her.
As a school psychologist, Heather has spent her career working to find solutions for students and families. Her personal journey, including attending graduate school while raising her young children and surviving a potentially life-threatening cancer, gives her a deep understanding of the struggles faced by hardworking Tennesseans. Heather is committed to bringing her compassionate, solution-oriented approach to the state legislature to make a meaningful difference for District 30 and all of Tennessee.
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