HONOLULU (AP) - In a story March 25 about the United Food and Commercial Workers Union’s endorsement of Gov. Neil Abercrombie, The Associated Press, relying on a campaign source, reported erroneously the number of members in the union. The union has 2,500 members in Hawaii, not 4,500.
A corrected version of the story is below:
UFCW endorses Abercrombie in race for governor
UFCW endorse Abercrombie over Ige in primary race for Hawaii governor
By CATHY BUSSEWITZ
Associated Press
HONOLULU (AP) - The United Food and Commercial Workers Union in Hawaii is endorsing Gov. Neil Abercrombie in his bid for re-election.
The union announced its support of Abercrombie on Tuesday. It represents 2,500 workers in the grocery, retail, food processing and meatpacking industries in Hawaii.
Union President Pat Loo says the state’s economy has turned the corner since Abercrombie took office in 2010. He says Abercrombie has created jobs and reduced unemployment.
Abercrombie says he appreciates the support. He says the union will be help build opportunities for the working class.
Abercrombie will face a challenge from State Sen. David Ige in the primary election this August.
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