Period or event: 2016 presidential election · Reviewed September 12, 2026 · Record org-ue-2016-endorsement
UE reported approval without opposition by local delegates from its three regions. President Peter Knowlton attributed support to Sanders' longstanding relationship with UE and alignment with workers' priorities.
What the source records
Publication date
2016-04-24
Final regional meeting reported
2016-04-23
Process
Three regions approved over six weeks; no opposition reported.
Scope & limitations
An endorsement is organizational political support; this source does not establish a payment, financial influence, or a quid pro quo.
The page is dated April 24 but describes the final meeting as today, April 23; both dates are preserved.