Pittston, PA — Congressman Rob Bresnahan’s campaign today announced that he has earned the endorsement of the Pennsylvania Laborers’ District Council (LIUNA), which cited his steadfast support for fair labor standards, commitment to improving working conditions, and strong advocacy for economic development that creates good-paying jobs.
To qualify for our endorsement, candidates must demonstrate their dedication to our workforce through their steadfast support and dedication to protecting and advancing the important rights of fair labor standards and working conditions, to current and prospective work opportunities and economic development, and to other key initiatives that safeguard and benefit our members and their families,” said Joseph J. Laquatra, President and Business Manager of the Pennsylvania Laborers’ District Council. “We believe that Congressman Rob Bresnahan has shown a strong commitment to these matters and to our local workforce, as well as a fervent desire to improve opportunities for future generations.”
The Pennsylvania Laborers’ District Council represents some of the hardest-working men and women in the construction industry, advocating for workplace safety, strong wages and benefits, and long-term economic growth that benefits workers and their families.
“I’m honored to have the support of the Pennsylvania Laborers’ District Council,” said Congressman Rob Bresnahan. “Pennsylvania was built by skilled union labor, and I’m committed to standing up for workers, protecting fair labor standards, and ensuring infrastructure and development projects create real opportunities for local families.”
The LIUNA endorsement adds to Bresnahan’s growing momentum among organized labor, including IBEW Local 163 and International Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen. The announcement follows news that Bresnahan was awarded the “Outstanding New Member of Congress” honor by the American Federation of Government Employees.
VIEW FULL TEXT OF LIUNA ENDORSEMENT LETTER HERE
FULL TEXT OF ENDORSEMENT LETTER
The Honorable Rob Bresnahan
c/o Rob for PA
11 Dock Street
Pittston, PA 18640
Dear Congressman Bresnahan:
I am writing to inform you that you have been endorsed by the Pennsylvania Laborers’ District Council, which covers 62 of the 67 counties in Pennsylvania, in your reelection campaign for Pennsylvania’s 8th Congressional District. As you know, our organization, the Laborers’ International Union of North America (LIUNA), represents many of the hardest working men and women in the construction industry in Pennsylvania and throughout the country.
To qualify for our endorsement, candidates must demonstrate their dedication to our workforce through their steadfast support and dedication to protecting and advancing the important rights of fair labor standards and working conditions, to current and prospective work opportunities and economic development, and to other key initiatives that safeguard and benefit our members and their families. We believe that you have shown a strong commitment to these matters and to our local workforce, as well as a fervent desire to improve opportunities for future generations.
As President and Business Manager of the Pennsylvania Laborers’ District Council, and on behalf of our membership, I congratulate you on your endorsement and I look forward to working with you this election cycle and throughout your continued tenure as an elected official.
Sincerely,
Joseph J. Laquatra
President / Business Manager
Pennsylvania Laborers’ District Council
Learn more at www.RobForPA.com.
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