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August 27, 2015

AFSCME to Host Iowa Presidential Town Halls

Grassroots events to be live-streamed to members nationwide, represent next steps in member-driven endorsement process

Washington, D.C.— The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) will hold grassroots town halls with presidential candidates in Iowa this Labor Day Weekend, September 5th and 6th. The events will be live-streamed nationwide to all AFSCME members.

The town halls will bring together AFSCME members and retirees to continue our ongoing conversation with candidates about the issues facing working families and solutions for an economy that is out of balance. Public service workers are looking for a president who will rebuild an economy that rewards hard work and strengthen workers’ rights to collectively bargain for wages and benefits that make it possible to sustain a family and retire with dignity.

Since the spring, AFSCME has been gathering feedback on presidential candidates and their vision for America from members around the country through polling, surveys, and forums. The final endorsement decision will be reflective of member input and will be determined through a vote by the member-elected International Executive Board.

All three candidates seeking AFSCME’s endorsement were invited to participate in the Iowa town halls. Further details will be forthcoming.

Altoona Town Halls
WHO: AFSCME members and retirees; Lee Saunders, President of AFSCME; Danny Homan, President of AFSCME Iowa, Rep. Mark Smith, AFSCME member and Iowa House Minority Leader (D, HD71); Senator Bernie Sanders
WHAT: Presidential endorsement town hall
WHERE: The Meadows Events and Conference Center, 1 Prairie Meadows Dr., Altoona, IA 50009
WHEN: Saturday, September 5, 2015; 10:00am – 11:00am CST
WHO: AFSCME members and retirees; Lee Saunders, President of AFSCME; Danny Homan, President of AFSCME Iowa, Rep. Mark Smith, AFSCME member and Iowa House Minority Leader (D, HD71); former Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley
WHAT: Presidential endorsement town hall
WHERE: The Meadows Events and Conference Center, 1 Prairie Meadows Dr., Altoona, IA 50009
WHEN: Saturday, September 5, 2015; 1:00pm – 2:00pm CST
Newton Town Hall
WHO: AFSCME members and retirees; Lee Saunders, President of AFSCME; Danny Homan, President of AFSCME Iowa, Rep. Mark Smith, AFSCME member and Iowa House Minority Leader (D, HD71); former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton
WHAT: Presidential endorsement town hall
WHERE: DMACC Newton Campus, 600 N 2nd Ave W, Newton, IA 50208
WHEN: Sunday, September 6, 2015; 1:00pm – 2:00pm CST