2008-05-18 21:16:45 -

- For the United Food and Commercial Workers Union Josh Myles, 224-234-3785 Retail jobs will be the fastest growing jobs in the U.S. over the next decade, according to the Department of Labor. And Oregon cashier moms, clerks, meat cutters, and other retail workers believe Barack Obama is the candidate who will turn the economy around, solve the American health care crisis, and restore the American Dream for America's workers.

Members of the United Food and Commercial Workers union, the largest union of retail workers in the country with 1.3 million members, are joining Congressman Earl Blumenauer in final canvassing and get-out-the vote efforts on behalf of Barack Obama.

Who: Congressman Earl Blumenauer, UFCW Local Union 555 President

Gene Pronovost, and cashier moms and other retail workers available for interviews

What: Final push to put Obama over the top in Oregon

When: Monday, 10:00 a.m., May 19, 2008

Where: Obama Headquarters, 3016 SE Division Street, Portland

Information: Josh Myles, 224-234-3785

Cashier Moms, Clerks, Meat Cutters Tab Obama as Best Choice for
Working People