Des Moines, IA - The Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO announced their endorsement of Congressman Leonard Boswell today. "I am very pleased and happy to receive the support of the Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO," said Congressman Boswell. "They fight for better pay, better benefits, and better job security. I will continue to stand up for workers and their families in any way I can."

"Congressman Boswell had a 96 percent voting record in 2007, and has a lifetime voting record of 85 percent," said Ken Sagar, President of Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO. "We look forward to working with the Congressman on labor issues in the future."

The Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO is made up of more than 400 local unions and 50 councils representing over 55,000 members.

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