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RWDSU Candidates Win in November Elections (11/8/05)

In Cedar Rapids, Iowa, former Local 110 President and current Hawkeye Labor Council President Justin Shields won election to the Cedar Rapids city council. In Atlantic City, New Jersey, Local 108 member Robert Levy is the new mayor. At the polls or on the ballot, RWDSU members continue to make a difference in politics.

Shields, who retired as Local 110 president after serving RWDSU members for 15 years, says the elections will help bring a more worker-friendly slant to politics in Cedar Rapids.
"We did very well electing union people," Shields said. "Four of the five union-endorsed candidates won, and we will have a very worker-friendly city council. I will see to that."
The RWDSU was a strong supporter of Shields, distributing materials and going door to door in the days approaching the election to help bring out the vote.

Local 108 Member Levy Wins in Atlantic City

Longtime union member Robert Levy, the Chief Lifeguard Supervisor for beach patrol in Atlantic City, New Jersey, won election as Mayor of the city. The new Atlantic City mayor is a member of Local 108's public employee division.
Levy ran for mayor because he felt that it is important for working families to be involved in politics, and to have a say in Atlantic City politics at the local level.
"We are going to make a difference in Atlantic City for working families," Levy said. "We are also concerned about Wal-Mart and it's anti-worker tactics. Under my administration, there will be no place for Wal-Mart in Atlantic City."
Local 108 contributed time and money toward Levy's campaign.
"We are always promoting involvement in politics by Local 108 members," Local 108 President Charles Hall, Jr., said. "When someone like Robert wants to go the extra mile and run for elected office, we will support them all of the way."