Franz has 10 times as many labor endorsements as all of her opponents combined
Tacoma, Washington – Today, Washington Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz announced that her campaign has earned the support of 20 local labor organizations, with the International Longshore & Warehouse Union Local 23, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 76, and International Association of Machinists District 160 joining a long list of union groups backing Franz.
This strong early labor support comes in addition to Franz’s endorsements from WA-06 incumbent Rep. Derek Kilmer, former WA-06 Rep. Norm Dicks, the National Organization for Women PAC, the Washington Fire Chiefs, local leaders from across the district and support from over 10 Washington state tribes.
“I am honored to have the working men and women of this district behind me in this race,” Franz said. “In the other Washington, I’ll work hard to pass the PRO Act, bring good-paying jobs to our state, and fight to lower the high cost of living, from housing to prescription drugs.”
Unions Endorsing Hilary Franz
- Teamsters Joint Council 28
- Laborers’ International Union of North America
- Washington Machinists Council
- Washington State Building and Construction Trades Council
- Pierce County Building & Construction Trades Council
- Olympia & the Vicinity Building & Construction Trades Council
- Olympic Peninsula Building & Construction Trades Council
- Gig Harbor Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 3390
- East Pierce Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 3520
- West Pierce Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 1488
- Tacoma Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 31
- Mason County Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 2394
- South Kitsap Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 2876
- Central Grays Harbor Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 315
- International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 5
- Iron Workers Local 86
- United Steelworkers Local 12-591
- International Association of Machinists District 160
- International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 76
- International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 23
About Hilary Franz
Franz, who lives in Grays Harbor County, raised her three boys in Kitsap County and has a long history of public service in the district. Prior to serving as Lands Commissioner, Franz served on the Bainbridge Island City Council from 2008-2011, where she secured significant federal investments in transportation infrastructure, developed affordable housing policies, and launched a nationally recognized energy efficiency program. In Q4 of 2023, Franz raised more than $400,000 in just seven weeks – the highest-ever Q4 raise for any candidate in this district.
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