Becomes fourth union to endorse Beshear this week

Today, the Beshear/Coleman campaign announced the endorsement of Teamsters Local 651 out of Lexington.

This comes as Andy Beshear has announced endorsements this week from AFSCME Council 962, Teamsters Local 89, and Plumbers and Steamfitters 184. Teamsters Local 783 has also endorsed Beshear.

Andy Beshear stated, “I’m very grateful that Teamsters Local 651 in Lexington is throwing their weight behind our campaign. After three years of harmful attacks from Matt Bevin, it’s time that workers have a fighter they can count on in the governor’s office. That’s why I’m proud Teamsters Local 651 is putting their trust in me and I remain laser-focused on defending health care, creating more jobs, and protecting pensions.”

The executive board of Teamsters Local 651 said: “We’re supporting Andy Beshear because he’s a champion for workers and their unions. He’s a battle-tested attorney general who has proven he can fight and win on behalf of working families. And we think he will do a great job continuing to fight for Kentucky workers as governor.”