Andy Kim Announces Endorsement from the

American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL–CIO)

MARLTON, NJ — Today, Congressman Andy Kim (NJ-03) announced the endorsement of the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL–CIO), another in a long list of local organizations supporting his reelection.

“Congressman Kim did not hesitate to join working men and women on their picket line against IKEA’s distribution plant in South Jersey on some very cold days in January,” said Charles Wowkanech, President of the New Jersey State AFL-CIO. “When he participated in that strike, he left no doubt whatsoever that his personal priorities and ours in the Labor Movement are one and the same.”

“Andy Kim has quickly proven to be a champion for working families with his votes in Congress,” President Wowkanech continued. “Bills he cosponsored delivered safer workplaces and communities, an economy that works for all, jobs and funding at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, care for our hero veterans, and our right to organize and join unions. We need him to keep representing New Jersey in Washington.”

“I was honored to stand with the AFL-CIO in January as they fought for better wages and better conditions, and I’m honored to receive their endorsement today,” said Congressman Andy Kim. “In Congress, I will continue to work every day to ensure that working people can earn a living wage and retire with peace of mind. I will stand up for our Joint Base, honor our veterans, and keep our unions strong.”

In addition to the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL–CIO) Andy has been endorsed by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), New Jersey State Building & Construction Trades Council, Transport Workers Union of America NJ State Conference, New Jersey Education Association (NJEA), United Steelworkers, Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters, SEIU New Jersey State Council, New Jersey Laborers Union (LiUNA), International Association of Sheet Metal, Air & Rail Transportation Workers (SMART), the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers (Boilermakers), the Professional Firefighters Association of New Jersey (PFANJ), ATU New Jersey State Council, Ironworkers Local 399, UA Local 322, Plumbers, Pipefitters and HVAC Service Technicians, Teamsters Joint Council 53 and Local 676, the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers of New Jersey, the Communication Workers of America Local 1036 and Local 1032, The International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers (IFPTE), the United Food and Commercial Workers Union (UFCW), the New Jersey State Association of Letter Carriers, and the American Federation of Teachers New Jersey (AFTNJ). Andy also has the support of the American Postal Workers Union, the National Treasury Employees Union, the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association, and the Air Line Pilots Association, among others.

Without taking support from corporate PACs, the campaign raised more than $1 million in the second fundraising quarter of 2020. The campaign has raised more than $4.3 million in the 2020 cycle, and currently has more than $3.5 million cash on hand. The campaign has put itself in a strong position to win what is widely expected to be one of the most competitive races in the country this fall. Of individual donations to Kim’s campaign, 90 percent were $100 or less, demonstrating continued grassroots support that helped him win in 2018.

Congressman Kim has been listed as part of the DCCC’s Frontline program and has been endorsed by government reform groups like End Citizens United PAC and the Patriotic Millionaires; national security and veterans groups like VoteVets, Serve American PAC, Foreign Policy for America, and Council for a Livable World; progressive groups like the League of Conservation Voters and Planned Parenthood Action Fund; and advocacy organizations like Brady PAC, Emgage Action and Jewish Democratic Council of America (JDCA), among other organizations.

Congressman Kim grew up in Marlton, NJ and lives in the district with his wife, Kammy, and two young children. He previously served as the Director for Iraq and the Counter-ISIS fight at the White House National Security Council and as a strategic adviser to top generals in Afghanistan.

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