Ironworkers Local 399 and UA Local 322, Plumbers, Pipefitters and HVAC Service Technicians, Announce Support for Andy Kim for Congress

MARLTON, NJ – Today, in the wake of his strongest fundraising quarter as a member of Congress, Congressman Andy Kim (NJ-03) announced the endorsements of Ironworkers Local 399 and Plumbers, Pipefitters and HVAC Service Technicians Union, UA Local 322.

“While others take orders from their corporate donors, I’ve been fighting alongside working people in Burlington and Ocean Counties for good jobs and good pay,” said Kim. “We’ve seen the working class under attack for too long in this country; and we’re feeling it right in our own backyard. I’m proud to have the support of the men and women on the frontlines of that fight, and look forward to standing with them to make progress in the years ahead.”

The endorsements of Ironworkers Local 399 and UA Local 322 add to a formidable listing of local labor organizations, including the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers of New Jersey, The International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers (IFPTE), and the United Food and Commercial Workers Union (UFCW).

“Andy has been with us on every issue, every step of the way. He’s stood up for our members, and he’s been a voice for working people we just can’t afford to lose. That’s why we’re proud to support him and why we’ve got his back,” said Richard Sweeney, President and Business Manager of Ironworkers Local 399.

In addition to formal endorsements, Kim 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, Kim has more than $2.2 million cash-on-hand, putting him in a strong position to win what the Cook Political Report has labeled a ‘toss-up’ race. 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; national security and veterans groups like VoteVets and Foreign Policy for America; and progressive groups like the League of Conservation Voters and Planned Parenthood Action Fund, 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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