Congressman Sires Thanks Union Labor Supporters

Sires: ‘Working Families Can Always Count On Me’

WEST NEW YORK, NJ — After winning the support of many of the state’s largest and most influential labor unions, U.S. Representative Albio Sires (D-Hudson) is thanking his labor supporters for once again standing beside him as he runs for a new term to serve the people of Hudson, Essex and Union counties. Albio Sires is fully committed to standing with working families and pursuing policy items that put their needs above those of corporate interests.

“Union labor is the backbone of the Democratic Party and of the communities I have the honor to represent, so I am thrilled to once again have the support of so many of my labor brothers and sisters in this election,” said Rep. Sires. “I want working families all over New Jersey to know that I will continue to fight for you in Washington by working to raise the federal minimum wage, expand access to affordable health care and invest in our infrastructure to create more good paying union jobs.”

Congressman Sires has been endorsed by the following labor unions:

AFL-CIO

Amalgamated Transit Union International

Laborers International Union

New Jersey Education Association

Teamsters Local 469

NJ State Council of Machinists

Operating Engineers Local 68

Hudson County Central Labor Council

PATH Labor Coalition

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