The local chapter of the union in Philadelphia has endorsed Trump for re-election, despite the national union announcing its support for Biden in April 2019.
One of the members of the union disputed the notion of overwhelming support when he spoke to ABC6, a local news station:"I think it was a very unwise and foolish move by the union. Only 554 people, according to their survey results, actually voted. That is not an overwhelming endorsement."
On October 7, as the endorsement decision was protested by some members of Local 22, its treasurer issued a statement saying that the decision was mostly driven around protection of member health care coverage. "... We know from experience that when The Affordable Care Act was enacted our Health Plan was levied with multiple fees and taxes as a funding source ," Brian Coughlin, Local 22's treasurer, said.
"I firmly believe that if this concept gets enacted our health care will forever be changed for the worse, and too many of our members and their families rely on the coverage they have today".Philadelphia Fire Department Engine Company 20, Ladder 23 Station in Chinatown in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on August 27, 2016.
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