(Corona, CA) – Eric Linder today announced the endorsement of Building Trades and Construction Council of San Bernardino and Riverside Counties AFL-CIO.

“We are proud to endorse Eric Linder for Riverside County Supervisor. He has shown over and over that he is willing to stand up to special interests and support the skilled and trained men and women of the building trades,” said Executive Secretary Bill Perez.

“I’m honored to have the endorsement of the hard working men and women of the building and construction trades,” said Linder.  “I will continue to work hard to ensure we have a strong economy that creates good jobs that pay fair wages.”

The primary mission of the San Bernardino – Riverside Buildings Trade Council is to improve the health, jobs safety and economic conditions of the members of its affiliates, and of all working men, women and minors in the construction industry.

Linder has a strong record of leadership in his community.  Before being elected to the State Assembly, he co-founded the Corona Taxpayers Association. As a member of the State Assembly, Eric Linder made public safety a top priority by fighting for adequate funding for law enforcement and championing measures to help give these professionals the tools they need. He has authored legislation to enact tougher penalties on sex offenders and ensure that truly dangerous criminals are not released early due to overcrowding.