The Birmingham Area American Postal Workers Union, Local 303 and the International Office of the American Postal Workers Union officially endorsed State Representative Earl Hilliard, Jr. in his campaign to fill the open seat in Alabama’s 7th Congressional District left when Artur Davis decided not to seek reelection to run for governor.

Sara Witherspoon, State President of the A.P.W.U. commented, “after working for over 34 years as a labor leader and postal worker, I am confident that Representative Earl Hilliard, Jr.’s experiences, and strong record of achievement will help him to provide true leadership in Alabama’s 7th Congressional District. We are proud to stand behind this endorsement and look forward to working with him in the years ahead.”

According to Local 303 president, Edgar Wallace, the Birmingham Area A.P.W.U. represents nearly 1,000 men and women from over sixty-five post office branches throughout the Birmingham metro area. It is the largest of the A.P.W.U. locals in the state and casts an influential endorsement this early in the campaign season.

“I am honored to receive this recognition from the American Postal Workers Union and proud to stand by these hard working men and women,” Hilliard said in a release. “Postal workers perform a great service in our community and it is my intention to work hard on their behalf in the United States Congress and on behalf of all the residents of the 7th Congressional District.”

Rep. Hilliard was a 2008 delegate for President Barack Obama. He currently serves as a State Representative for Alabama District 60, representing parts of Western Birmingham, and as a Vice Chairman on the Labor and Economic Development Committee with the National Conference of State Legislators. Recognized as a leader amongst his peers, Rep. Hilliard received the 2009 Rising Star and 2009 Father of the Year awards from the Birmingham Area chapter of the NAACP, was named a 2009 Legislative Conservationist of the Year by the Alabama Wildlife Foundation, and was selected as the 2008 Freshman Legislator of the Year by the Alabama House Democratic Caucus.

Rep. Earl Hilliard, Jr. was recently endorsed by the Congressional Black Caucus Political Action Committee. For more information about Rep. Hilliard visit his website at HilliardforCongress.com or become a fan of ‘Earl Hilliard, Jr.’ on Facebook.

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