“Rob’s lifelong connection to the IBEW and his background as a Union Electrical Contractor give him a genuine, firsthand understanding of our trade.”
Pittston, PA — Congressman Rob Bresnahan, Republican candidate for Pennsylvania’s 8th District, today announced that he is the first Republican Congressman to ever earn the endorsement of IBEW Local 163, one of Northeastern Pennsylvania’s most respected labor unions. Local 163 cited Bresnahan’s career in the electrical trades, his years working alongside the men and women of the IBEW, and his strong record in Washington fighting for good wages, apprenticeship programs, and investments that support working families.
“I am humbled to have earned the endorsement of the hardworking men and women of IBEW Local 163 who have built NEPA and keep the lights on,” said Congressman Rob Bresnahan. “The IBEW shaped my values, my work ethic, and my commitment to looking out for the hardworking families of Northeastern Pennsylvania. As Northeastern Pennsylvania’s voice in Washington, I will continue standing up for good wages, strong apprenticeship programs, safe workplaces, and the investments that create long-term careers right here at home.”
IBEW Local 163 praised Bresnahan’s deep roots in the electrical trade and his understanding of the challenges facing working families in the region.
“Rob’s lifelong connection to the IBEW and his background as a Union Electrical Contractor give him a genuine, firsthand understanding of our trade,” said IBEW Local 163 Business Manager John Olejnik. “He has worked alongside the men and women who power our communities and knows the skill, pride, and dedication that define our workforce. Rob brings an authentic perspective shaped by years in the electrical industry. He has consistently supported workers’ rights, apprenticeship programs, fair wages, jobsite safety, and responsible investment in the infrastructure that keeps our communities moving forward.”
According to IBEW Local 163, their endorsement reflects shared values and experience, and a mutual commitment to strengthening opportunities for the working men and women of Northeastern Pennsylvania.
The letter of endorsement from IBEW Local 163 is attached here.
Learn more at www.RobForPA.com.
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