United Transportation Union Endorses Parker for Attorney General

The Executive Board of the United Transportation Union (UTU), which represents 1200 railroad workers in Montana, endorsed John Parker for Attorney General at its March 28, 2008, meeting in Missoula.

UTU State Director Fran Marceau stated, “John clearly has a record of hard work and dedication ever since he was elected as legislator. His work as Minority Leader in the House during the last session demonstrated that he has strong leadership abilities and a commitment to making Montana a better place to live.”

“In addition to his substantial experience as a legislator and a deputy county prosecutor which uniquely qualifies him to be the Attorney General, the UTU is very excited that John is a union member and understands the collective bargaining process. In fact, we believe he will be the first union member elected to the position of Attorney General in Montana” continued Marceau.

John Parker is a member of MEA-MFT local #7723. He was instrumental in the formation of the local to represent the deputy county attorneys in Cascade County and also the local’s affiliation with MEA-MFT which is that state’s largest union.

“John understands what it takes to sit down and negotiate a contract. He not only has supported organized labor in the legislature, but actually knows from first hand experience how important unions are in providing workers the opportunity to earn a living wage with decent benefits,” concluded Marceau.

“I am honored that the UTU has endorsed me. My entire legal and legislative careers have been spent working to make Montana a safer place to live and raise a family. The endorsement by the UTU illustrates that my work is appreciated by the working men and women of this state” said Parker.

John Parker is a State Representative and a prosecuting attorney for Cascade County. He is currently the top ranking Democrat in the Montana House and served as the Chairman of the Law and Justice Interim Committee. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Georgetown University and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Montana Law School. John and his wife Carrie live in Great Falls.