PITTSTON, PA — Congressman Rob Bresnahan’s campaign today announced that he has earned the endorsement of Operating Engineers Local 542, representing thousands of skilled workers who build and maintain critical infrastructure across Pennsylvania. The endorsement reflects a broader trend in Northeastern Pennsylvania, where working-class and union voters are increasingly backing Bresnahan over Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti in the race for Pennsylvania’s 8th District.
“Rob Bresnahan understands the value of hard work because he has lived it. As a former union contractor, he knows what it means to run a business, meet a payroll, work with skilled labor, and deliver projects that build and maintain our communities,” said IUOE Local 542 Vice President James Gittens. “For his support of our workforce, his background in the industry, and his continued support for collective bargaining, the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 542 is proud to endorse Rob Bresnahan for Congress.”
Operating Engineers Local 542 represents thousands of workers across Pennsylvania responsible for building roads, bridges, energy infrastructure, and major construction projects that keep the economy moving.
“I’m honored to earn the support of Operating Engineers Local 542 and the hardworking men and women they represent,” said Congressman Rob Bresnahan. “As someone who built my career working alongside union labor, I know firsthand the importance of investing in our workforce, strengthening infrastructure, and ensuring these jobs stay right here in Pennsylvania.”
Operating Engineers Local 542 joins a growing coalition of labor organizations supporting Bresnahan’s re-election, including:
- Amalgamated Transit Union (Endorsement Release HERE)
- IBEW Local 163 (Endorsement letter HERE)
- Brotherhood of Railroad Signalmen (Endorsement letter HERE)
- Pennsylvania Laborers’ District Council (Endorsement letter HERE)
Bresnahan was also awarded the “Outstanding New Member of Congress” honor by the American Federation of Government Employees.
Learn more at www.RobForPA.com.
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