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May 1, 2024
Western States Carpenters Endorses Marlene Galán-Woods
Galán-Woods remains the only Democrat in this race with the support of labor unions.
Phoenix, AZ – Today, the Western States Regional Council of Carpenters endorsed Marlene Galán-Woods for Arizona’s 1st congressional district:
“The Western States Regional Council of Carpenters is proud to endorse Marlene Galan-Woods for US Congressional District 1,” Western States Council representative Bill Ruiz said. “Her professional integrity, courage to fight for our freedoms, and commitment to advocate for a skilled workforce with higher wages and benefits, make Marlene the best candidate in this race. Marlene believes every profession has the right to organize, elevate the trade through training and secure the right to retire with dignity. Marlene’s ability to work for the common good, advocate for infrastructure and address the security of our state will safeguard our workforce. Marlene is a champion for the middle class and will do us proud!”
“I am honored to have the support of the Carpenters,” said Marlene Galán-Woods. “Workers deserve to have access to good paying jobs and the ability to retire with dignity. I’m proud to have the support of thousands of working families in Arizona. ”
Galán-Woods is the only labor-endorsed candidate in the race and has the support of over half a dozen labor unions. She is also supported by the Arizona AFL-CIO, Communication Workers of America Arizona State Council (CWA), Teamsters Local 104, Ironworkers Local 75, American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW), National Education Association (NEA), Professional Firefighters of Arizona (PFFA).
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Marlene Galán-Woods is a 35-year Arizona resident, former broadcast journalist and mother of five children. Her parents fled communist Cuba looking for a better life for their children. Their risk paid off when Marlene moved to Arizona in the 1980s it’s where she began her career as a broadcast journalist, where she met the love of her life, and where they would raise a family together.
While Marlene’s late husband, Grant Woods, served as Arizona’s Attorney General, Marlene was exposing corruption and holding the powerful accountable during her 20-year journalism career.
Outside of their respective careers, Marlene and Grant were dedicated to improving the lives of Arizona children, from serving on the board of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the East Valley to spearheading a local tennis tournament that raised hundreds of thousands of dollars to help underserved kids to helping found the Phoenix Children’s Museum. She is running to be Arizona’s voice — to represent our priorities and protect our freedoms. She will be the courageous, truthful leader Arizona has earned.
Though Marlene’s philanthropic efforts have focused on improving the lives of Arizona’s children, she has a passion for preserving and expanding the individual freedoms of all Arizonans.
She is a lifelong supporter of a woman’s right to choose and couldn’t stand by idly watching ongoing attacks on our voting rights.
In 2022, Marlene chaired the campaign of Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes, and led a group of former journalists in calling out Republican candidates, namely Kari Lake, for their attacks on the media while spreading disinformation. Marlene’s dedication to the preservation of our democracy was recognized by Governor Katie Hobbs’ who invited Marlene to serve on her transition committee.
Galán-Woods is the only woman and mother in this race. If elected, she will be the first Latina to represent Arizona in Congress. She is the only candidate endorsed by a sitting statewide elected official, a member of the Arizona delegation, and the only candidate with endorsements from the labor community.
