PAINTERS DISTRICT COUNCIL NO. 30 STRENGTH | VISION | FUTURE

SPECIAL ELECTION EDITION EDGE

Pritzker for Governor

For working families, college students, teachers, unions, persons with disabilities, and many others, the end of the era of couldn’t come soon enough. His take- 2018 General Election over of the governorship of in 2015 reminded us that politics, like sports, involves “the thrill of victory, and the agony of defeat.” On November 6, 2018, we will have the November 6, 2018 chance to end the agony and begin the recovery of progressive leadership in Illinois. Whether you’re concerned with workers compensation and safe workplaces, protecting This mailing contains PDC 30’s prevailing wages, health care for the elderly and disabled, or education funding – or 2018 General Election maybe you just want to join others in unraveling the fraudulent claims of Rauner that Endorsements. he is on the side of working people – the 2018 election offers a critical opportunity. JB Pritzker and have built an agenda tailor-made for Illinois working families, a prescription for what ails Illinois, both to repair the damage done by Rauner For more information: and give working families and their allies a fighting chance to succeed. pdc30.com/blog/elections Article continues on page 2. Pritzker-Stratton Offer Bright Future for Working Families, Unions

On February 5, 2018, JB Pritzker toured PDC 30’s apprenticeship and training program and met several PDC 30 members. He told the assembled audience what he planned to do if he became Illinois’ next Governor. “We need to put Springfield back on the side of working families, and that means focusing on the kitchen table issues that currently matter to families all across the state.” Those issues include job creation, what he calls “head of household jobs;” raising the minimum wage; making sure every child, no matter what zip code they live in, gets a quality education; the creation of Illinois’ own “public option” for health coverage; making college more affordable; and putting vocational training back in high school. Pritzker won a decisive victory in the March 20th Democratic Primary Election, backed by all three Illinois IUPAT District Councils (30, 14, and 58), the Illinois AFL- CIO, and an array of labor unions in Illinois. His Lt. Governor running mate is Juliana JB Pritzker speaking to voters at PDC 30 headquarters on February 5, 2018. Stratton, currently a Democratic State Representative (5th District). obligations to pay prevailing wages; and strengthen project labor agreements. In the early part of his campaign, Pritzker refusing to sign a state budget into law “Pritzker’s pro-labor agenda totally aligns sought to remind working families that for over 700 days, until the legislature with the issues that concern us every Bruce Rauner pretends to be a supporter – including members of his own party – day as we fight for the rights of workers,” of regular people, dressing in Carhartt overrode his veto. says Mark Guethle, PDC 30’s Director of Governmental Affairs. jackets and riding a Harley Davidson. “Pritzker’s pro-labor agenda As soon as Rauner was elected, however, Pritzker will begin the final stretch in he launched an aggressive assault against totally aligns with the issues October with the wind behind his back. labor unions. that concern us every day “It’s an exciting time in Illinois politics,” That assault included initiating a lawsuit says Ryan Anderson, PDC 30 Business that became Janus v. AFSCME, Council 31, as we fight for the rights Manager/Secretary-Treasurer. “Illinois a devastating 5-4 Supreme Court decision of workers.” labor unions have suffered through four that came in late June of this year. Rauner, years of Bruce Rauner, and we have a who was in the Court’s chambers when – Mark Guethle, PDC 30’s chance to put that behind us, repair the the decision was announced, celebrated. It Director of Governmental damage, and put in place a coordinated was, he knew, a major win for Republicans progressive, pro-labor agenda that puts nationally, a way to reduce the financial Affairs our members to work.” resources the Democratic Party had to Before Rauner’s destructive momentum That effort, says Guethle, will require compete against massive special interests subsided, vital state services, higher discipline and focus on the part of aligned with big business and billionaires. education, and state construction projects Democrats. “We cannot get comfortable Rauner was, all along, a loyal soldier for suffered considerable setbacks; and the and assume everyone else will come the 1%, and Janus was his hand-crafted backlog of unpaid bills have cost Illinois out to vote. We need to continue our weapon. taxpayers an additional billion dollars. aggressive efforts to reach voters by phone and at their homes, and we need Back in Illinois, he was also committed JB Pritzker’s agenda could not be more to get voters to vote early, vote by mail, or to dismantling decades of progress by different. His position on major issues physically get to the polls on Election Day.” organized labor. His well-publicized includes determination to protect plan included reducing obligations on collective bargaining rights, support See Page 3 for the four ways employers to make their workplaces a living wage, fight for equal pay, safe and cover the costs of workplace enforce laws protecting workers from to vote and the back cover for injuries and illnesses; encouraging local misclassification and wage theft, fight how to join PDC 30’s Political governmental agencies to ignore their for an enforceable prevailing wage, and Action Team.

2 SPECIAL ELECTION EDITION | EDGE Pritzker-Stratton Offer Bright Future for Working Families, Unions There are Four Ways to Vote in the 2018 General Election:

1. Vote by Mail Registered voters can request a mail-in ballot no later than November 1st. You must fill out the form specific to your county (either online or on paper) to request a vote-by-mail ballot. Once you receive the ballot from your County Clerk, it must be returned by mail and postmarked on or before midnight, November 6th. Request a Vote-by-Mail Ballot from your County Clerk today: https://www.elections.il.gov/VotingInformation/VotingByMailJurisdiction.aspx 2. Vote Early Registered voters can vote early in person at their County Clerk’s Office beginning September 27th and at other designated locations throughout each county beginning October 22nd. Find early voting locations in your county: http://www.elections.il.gov/VotingInformation/EarlyVotingLocations.aspx 3. Grace Period Registration & Voting If you are not yet registered, and have missed the registration deadline, you can take advantage of Grace Period Registration & Voting. After regular registration ends on October 9th and up to and on Election Day, you can register and vote at the same time. Each County Clerk has times and locations (you will need two forms of identification with at least one showing your current address). Contact your County Clerk’s office for Grace Period Registration locations: https://www.elections.il.gov/ElectionAuthorities/ElecAuthorityList.aspx 4. Vote in Person on November 6th Registered voters can vote in person from 6a.m. to 7p.m. on Election Day. Each voter must vote at their designated polling place. Find your designated polling place here: https://ova.elections.il.gov/RegistrationLookup.aspx

3 PDC 30’s Endorsed Candidates – Statewide Races

ILLINOIS EXECUTIVE: tissue donation. His leadership has served of a union electrician, and sister of a union JB Pritzker & Juliana Stratton, Illinois organized labor well, and we are pleased police officer, she knows firsthand the Governor & Lieutenant Governor to support him. importance of protecting labor rights, and the difference unions make for middle Kwame Raoul, Attorney General class families. Kwame Raoul is a proud labor ally and a leading voice in Michael Frerichs, the fight for equal rights, has earned affordable healthcare, and a strong reputation for criminal justice reform. As bringing transparency and For information on JB & Juliana, see the Attorney General, he’ll fight accountability to financial article on page 2. to protect the right to organize, enforce reporting. He promises , Secretary of State labor laws, and defend working families. to properly monitor investments to keep Illinois economically Jesse White has led the , effort to create the nation’s competitive and plans to expand access Susana Mendoza is well most comprehensive to college saving plans, providing more regarded for her leadership graduated driver licensing children with the opportunity to receive on social services, program, streamline higher education. education, and job creation. operations through digital As the daughter of a union technology, initiate tougher DUI legislation, pipefitter, daughter-in-law and promote the importance of organ and Candidates for PDC 30 Members in Locals 97, 154, 448 & 1285: U.S. CONGRESS: : to support sound fiscal policies, protect Sean Casten, District 6 Iris Martinez, District 20 working families, and facilitate job Sean Casten is a respected Iris Martinez was the first creation. scientist and clean energy Hispanic woman elected to , District 24 entrepreneur who will be the State Senate in 2003. Suzy Glowiak is a dedicated an independent voice for She is a strong voice for volunteer and public the values of the middle children and works tirelessly servant, and a 25-year class. In Congress, he will to improve the quality Western Springs resident. listen to his constituents and work to find of education throughout the state. Iris She served seven years and implement practical solutions to the advocates providing affordable housing, on the city Recreation challenges facing our country and our expanding health care access, and Commission and eight years as a Village communities. ensuring seniors and the disabled receive Trustee. Suzy has been a voice for proper care. Bill Foster, District 11 balanced budgets and promises to bring Bill Foster has a proven , District 21 responsible decision-making back to state record of fighting for Laura Ellman has over government. working people every day. 25 years of experience Ann Gillespie, District 27 He protects the middle class working in manufacturing Ann Gillespie is a lifelong by creating good-paying and engineering. She resident of Illinois’ jobs, preserving fair wages believes middle class northwest suburbs who is for workers, opposing tax breaks for families are the backbone running for office to put companies that move jobs offshore, and of a strong economy and will focus on job working families first. She standing against tax cuts that only help the growth. Laura promises to be a leader will use her background in richest Americans. in Springfield that will fight for everyday healthcare to bring a unique perspective Illinoisans and represent middle class , District 14 to Springfield. Ann believes unions play values. Lauren Underwood is a an important role in guaranteeing livable nurse promising to stand , District 23 wages that produce a strong economy. up and fight in Washington Tom Cullerton is a to restore the voice of proud veteran who has the middle class. She is represented the citizens committed to advocating of DuPage County since for families and believes that strong 2013. During his years in the jobs, smart investments, and access to Senate, he has led efforts affordable health care will put our country to promote government efficiency and back on track. save tax payer dollars. He will continue 4 SPECIAL ELECTION EDITION | EDGE Candidates for PDC 30 Members in Locals 97, 154, 448 & 1285: continued , District 30 ILLINOIS HOUSE: , District 48 Terry Link has served in the Kathleen Carrier, District 42 Terra Costa Howard Illinois Senate since 1997 Kathleen Carrier is a advocates for children, with a strong record fighting lifelong Illinois resident who seniors, the disabled, and for the middle class. Using a has worked to improve families in need. She served common-sense leadership resources for single parents, eight years on Glen Ellyn’s approach, Terry has led the veterans, and seniors. She District 41 School Board. fight to restore the state’s economy, reform promises to reach across Terra’s experiences as an attorney give her Illinois’ property tax systems, and promote the aisle and use a pragmatic approach to a unique understanding of the problems a better lifestyle for Illinois residents. balance the State budget, fund education, facing Illinois residents, and the role the invest in our communities, and promote a government plays in strengthening the Mary Mahady, District 32 strong Illinois economy. community. Mary Mahady is a 37-year McHenry Township resident , District 43 , District 49 and the current McHenry Anna Moeller is a leader Karina Villa is a passionate Township Assessor. She with integrity and a talent advocate for students has long been an advocate for policymaking. She is and families with a strong of tax law reform and committed to working with record of service to the educating taxpayers on their rights. Mary local residents, businesses, community. She is a school is dedicated to working across the aisle to and labor organizations to social worker and a proud create the most efficient and transparent strengthen the economy, put middle class union member of the Illinois Education property tax system for Illinois residents. families back to work, and streamline the Association. Karina strongly supports budget to save tax dollars and protect vital organized labor and will protect the interests Nancy Zettler, District 33 programs that local residents depend on. of hard-working, middle class families. Nancy Zettler believes a strong middle class is the , District 44 James Leslie, District 50 product of strong labor Fred Crespo has served James Leslie is an Aurora unions. She believes that as Representative since resident and a 15-year fair employee compensation 2007. He strongly believes veteran of the fire service. and benefits, prevailing in policy that supports and He is a proven leader and wage laws, and collective bargaining rights protects working families a dedicated public servant should be preserved and strengthened and he credits unions fighting for socially and throughout our state. Nancy is firmly against for keeping our economy strong. Fred fiscally responsible government. James Rauner’s assault on organized labor and will fight for a budget that protects the promises to develop a responsible, fair Right-to-Work laws threatening Illinois. interests of our most vulnerable citizens state budget that bends to common sense, and encourages economic development not special interests. , District 39 throughout the state. Don Harmon was elected , District 55 to the Senate in 2002. , District 45 Marty Moylan is a retired In Springfield, he has Diane Pappas is a political IBEW Local 134 Business fought to champion early newcomer running to help Representative who first childhood education, curb get our state back on track. joined the Illinois House gun violence, protect civil She promises to work in 2012. His legislative rights, expand voter access, promote towards attracting new priorities include education, renewable energy, and enhance economic businesses to bring better consumer protection, workers’ rights, and opportunity for all. Don will continue to be jobs to Illinois, improving public education, protecting children from gun violence. a strong voice for middle class families in and investing in quality educational Marty promises to ensure District 55 Illinois. opportunities after high school to help remains a strong, vibrant community create a highly qualified workforce. centered on working class family values. , District 42 Linda Holmes became , District 46 , District 61 a Senator in 2006. Her Deb Conroy’s priorities Joyce Mason is a mother, prior Kane County Board include creating good business professional, experience informs her jobs through economic and educator who is level-headed approach development, providing running to better support and local focus on the property tax relief to and protect those needs of the people she represents. homeowners, ensuring state without representation Linda has sponsored legislation to government lives within its means, and in Springfield. She promises to stand attract new business; encourage hiring protecting local school resources. She will for tax relief, better schools, jobs, fair and job growth; and impact education, continue to fight for fiscal responsibility wages, equality, the environment, and environmental initiatives, health care, and while protecting funding for education, real representation for all residents of her veterans’ issues. public safety, health care, and programs District. for seniors and veterans. 5 Candidates for PDC 30 Members in Locals 97, 154, 448 & 1285: continued Trisha Zubert, District 64 Linda Chapa LaVia, District 83 Mica Freeman, District 97 Trisha Zubert is a dedicated Linda Chapa LaVia is Mica Freeman is passionate public servant entering a strong supporter of about healthcare, education, politics to advocate for organized labor who works lowering taxes, and putting others and responsibly tirelessly to protect our residents of the 97th District represent the everyday veterans, children, and first. She is a parent and residents in her District. middle class families. As a educator who values hard She will support policy toward effective veteran, businessperson, and realtor, she work and community volunteerism. Mica is environmental regulations, bold solutions focuses on economic development, using running for office to fight for hard-working to the opioid crisis, stabilized property her life experience to create jobs and families who deserve better than the taxes, and a tiered income tax system. promote a strong business climate for a status quo. strong community. Richard Johnson, District 65 DUPAGE COUNTY: Richard Johnson is a , District 84 Julie Renehan, County Board high school teacher and a Stephanie Kifowit is a U.S. Julie Renehan is a wife, lifelong Elgin resident. He Marine Corps veteran mother, attorney, and has also served as President focused on promoting dedicated advocate for of the Elgin Teachers growth for local area her community. As County Association since 2016, businesses, improving Board Member, she will where he emphasizes communication, infrastructure, creating jobs, bring integrity to decision collaborative work, and advocacy. Richard and balancing the state’s budget. Her making, work to improve the health will work tirelessly for working families background as a substitute teacher has of county finances, and find creative and will stand up for issues affecting the led to her strong commitment to building solutions to fund infrastructure and social people he represents. successful schools and communities. services for seniors and veterans. Paul Stoddard, District 70 Larry Walsh, District 86 KANE COUNTY: Paul Stoddard is a DeKalb Larry Walsh is a member of Ron Hain, County Sheriff County Board member and the International Machinist Sergeant Ron Hain has over retired professor (Northern and Aerospace Workers 24 years of experience in Illinois University). He Union who was first elected public safety, specializing believes elected officials to serve the 86th District in in SWAT, narcotics, and should be accountable to 2012. He supports retaining drug enforcement. As their constituents. Paul will advocate for jobs that provide living wages, maintaining Sheriff, he promises to policies that protect and promote the hard quality education systems, and protecting launch innovative and proven programs working citizens of Illinois, such as tax community services for children, seniors, to solve the problems facing Kane County, reform, affordable higher education, and persons with disabilities, and veterans. including opioid rehabilitation, mental health care. health support, and vocational training to reduce the incarceration rate. Candidates for PDC 30 Members in Local 607: U.S. CONGRESS: ILLINOIS SENATE: ILLINOIS HOUSE: Cheri Bustos, District 17 Gregg Johnson, District 36 Jake Castanza, District 68 Cheri Bustos believes Gregg Johnson is a former Jake Castanza is an expert unions are the driving force AFSME Local president and on social services and labor behind a sustainable middle retired Illinois Department law, advocating for jobs class, and has established of Corrections officer who and economic growth for a strong record supporting believes in middle class our communities, a fair tax America’s labor force. She values centered on hard structure, and improved will continue to provide an independent work, community, and family. He will education funding. Jake is a strong voice in Washington, working to eliminate support innovative economic proposals supporter of workers’ rights, women’s incentives for outsourcing jobs and to create good-paying jobs in growing rights, and collective bargaining, and will ensuring all jobs provide livable wages industries such as manufacturing, be a dependable labor ally in Springfield. and great benefits. renewable energy, and medical care.

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Feedback and suggestions welcome at [email protected] or PDC 30’s mailing address (c/o Edge). 6 SPECIAL ELECTION EDITION | EDGE Candidates for PDC 30 Members in Local 607: continued Angie Bodine, District 69 civil legal work, creating efficiencies in our Paul Gorski, County Clerk Angie Bodine is a single judicial system, saving taxpayer dollars, Paul Gorski is a data mother who is highly and championing causes to make safer and information systems engaged in the community. communities. manager who has served She is a proud Teamster Ann Dempsey, Circuit Judge the Winnebago County dedicated to advancing the community as a board Ann Dempsey is an active well-being and prosperity member, township trustee, member of the community of Illinois’ working families. Angie will and Rock Valley College Trustee. As who knows the people she be a voice of reason in Springfield, County Clerk, he promises to bring seeks to serve as Circuit representing working families faithfully and his business sector data management Judge. She is a lifelong giving everyone a seat at the legislative and customer service skills to local Winnebago County resident table. government. with 28 years of legal experience. Ann WINNEBAGO COUNTY: promises to be a strong, clear voice Bob Springer, County Sheriff Joe Bruscato, Circuit Judge committed to improving the safety for Bob Springer has over 30 Joe Bruscato has served our children and families. years of law enforcement as Winnebago County experience within the States Attorney since 2008 Winnebago County Sheriff’s and plans to continue his Office. As Sheriff, he will be commitment to public committed to find common service as Circuit Judge. He sense solutions to provide public safety has 30 years of experience in criminal and service within a reasonable budget. Candidates for PDC 30 Members in Locals 157, 209, 465 & 467: ILLINOIS SENATE: advocate for projects to rebuild the state, agenda that puts the middle class first. Heidi Henry, District 38 create jobs, and encourage business Jehan plans to use her position in the Heidi Henry is a investment. legislature to push for ethics reforms that create more transparency in government. businesswoman running to ILLINOIS HOUSE: bring change to Springfield. , District 76 , District 96 She will fight for fair Lance Yednock is a business Sue Scherer is a former public education funding, agent with Operating public school teacher who affordable health care, Engineers Local 150, where has represented the 96th and protections for workers. The wife of he has spent his career District since 2013. As a a retired IBEW member, Heidi knows the fighting for the rights of lifelong resident of Macon value unions bring to our communities and working men and women. In County, she promises to will fight to protect it across the state. Springfield, he will fight every day to end bring common sense to Springfield by , District 48 the attacks on working families and unions working with members of both parties to Candidates for PDC 30 Members in Local 607: Andy Manar was first and prevent Rauner’s dangerous Right-to- improve public safety, strengthen schools, elected to the Illinois Senate Work agenda. restore fiscal balance, and create jobs. in 2012. He is a champion Lisa Dugan, District 79 , District 113 for fiscal responsibility, Lisa Dugan is returning Jay Hoffman is a former bipartisan cooperation, to public service to once prosecutor and law better school funding, and again represent the 79th enforcement official who expanded voter access. Andy will continue District. She is a champion puts Illinois’ families first. He to focus on issues pertaining to the state for the middle class and an is committed to protecting budget, job creation, support for small advocate for those without our jobs, our schools, our businesses, and the opioid addiction crisis a voice. Lisa will reach across party lines seniors, and our veterans. Jay believes in in Illinois. to pass a state budget, bring funding to cutting state spending, closing corporate Rachelle Aud Crowe, District 56 schools, and create jobs for the middle tax loopholes, and increasing tax rates As a lifelong Madison class. on multi-millionaires so they pay their fair share. County resident and an Jehan Gordon-Booth, District 92 experienced prosecutor, Jehan Gordon-Booth has Rachelle Aud Crowe dedicated much of her has the knowledge and public service to improving determination to take on education. She advocates challenges facing Illinois. She pledges for local workers and to bring order and accountability to companies by pursuing an Springfield. 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Election Day: Tuesday, November 6, 2018, 6am-7pm This mailing contains PDC 30’s 2018 General Election Endorsements. Mail-in voting, early voting, and grace period registration & voting are available now. For more information, including voting locations, visit: pdc30.com/blog/elections.