American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Local 2211 that represents federal employees of the U.S. International Trade Commisison, the Federal Trade Commisison, and the National Transportation Safety Board on September 18, 2008 endorsed John Reeder for election to the Arlington County Board:

“Mr. Reeder, a long time member of Local 2211, is running on a platform that includes a living wage fo all private employers in Arlington County.  Mr. Reeder worked with the Northern Virginia Living Wage Coalitin to provide a living wage for Arlington County municipal and contracted employees.  He is a strong proponent for the working poor in Arlington County so that they do not have to apply for and receive assistance and  live above the poverty level (now  about $23,000 a year) (by receving a living wage).  Because of his long-standing support of county employees, Local 2211 supports Mr. Reeder’s candidacy.”

Signed:  Diane R. Whitfield, President, AFGE Local 2211 AFL-CIO