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NORTHWEST LABOR PRESS | August 19, 2016 | PAGE 13 Clinton reiterates opposition to Trans-Pacific Partnership By Mark Gruenberg Press Associate Inc. WARREN, Mich.—Adding an- other specific to her economic platform, Democratic presiden- tial nominee Hillary Clinton told a crowd of workers in War- ren, Mich., that she would ap- point a special “chief trade pros- ecutor” to pursue foreign violators of trade pacts. She also reiterated her strong opposition to the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), the contro- versial so-called “free trade” pact backed by big business, most Republicans, and some Democrats, including her for- mer boss, President Barack Obama. The TPP is pending in Con- gress. Clinton told the crowd in War- ren on Aug. 11 that the TPP is like other deals that take advan- tage of U.S. workers. Such trade pacts don’t live up to their advo- cates’ promises, she said. She vowed to oppose all of them. “My answer is to make trade work for us and not against us,” “My answer is to make trade work for us and not against us. So my message to every worker ... across America is this: I will stop any trade deal that kills jobs or holds down wages, including the Trans- Pacific Partnership. I oppose it now, I will oppose it after the election, and I’ll oppose it as president.” — Democratic Presidential Nominee Hillary Clinton Clinton declared. “So my mes- sage to every worker in Michi- gan and across America is this: I will stop any trade deal that kills jobs or holds down wages, including the Trans-Pacific Part- Turn to Page 21 Trust and experience make a strong union Administering labor management funds is a complex process. At Union Bank, ® we’ve made it more eff icient for Taft-Hartley clients for over 60 years. Labor Industry Division Manager Kimberly Siebler, Managing Director 480-207-5921 We off er specialized collection and disbursement services that are tailored to serve the needs of benefit administrators—from a customized lockbox that improves the employer remittance process to state-of-the-art electronic receivables. Our experienced deposit specialists will help you identify your specific commercial banking needs and design a plan to streamline your banking experience, increase eff iciency, and reduce costs. Union Bank is proud to provide commercial banking services to nearly 250 labor management clients of every size, representing over $525 million in deposits. Southern California, Southwest, Midwest Armand Antonian, Sr. Relationship Manager 213-236-5046 Please contact us today for more information. unionbank.com/labor ©2016 MUFG Union Bank, N.A. All rights reserved. Member FDIC. Union Bank is a registered trademark and brand name of MUFG Union Bank, N.A. Northern California, Pacific Northwest, East Coast John Mendoza, Sr. Relationship Manager 415-705-7112
