Representative Paul Tonko, Labor, Faith and Advocacy Groups call on Congress NOT to Fast Track the TPP

Fast Track Legislation for mega-trade deals would result in lost jobs while eliminating environmental and consumer protections

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ALBANY, NY (03/12/2015)(readMedia)-- Representative Paul Tonko, Bishop Emeritus Howard Hubbard, Organized Labor and Advocacy Groups call on Congress to Stop Fast Track Legislation.

WHO:

Frank Natalie, Executive Vice President, Capital District Area Labor Federation (CDALF), AFL-CIO

Bishop Emeritus Howard Hubbard

Mark Emanation, Community Organizer, Citizen Action of New York

Mike Carmel, Political Coordinator, Communications Workers of America Local 1118

Sara Niccoli, Executive Director, Labor-Religion Coalition of NYS

Congressman Paul Tonko, NY District 20
WHAT:

Congressman Paul Tonko, the Capital District Area Labor Federation (CDALF), AFL-CIO, faith leaders, progressive community groups and supporters will join together to oppose Fast Track legislation for the massive Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), a so-called “free” trade deal that has been described as NAFTA on steroids.
WHEN: Friday March 13, 2015 at 12:00PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
WHERE: CWA 1118
4 Wembley Court
Albany, New York 12205
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