Statement from Greg Lalevee, Business Manager of IUOE 825, on Municipal Elections:

“Yesterday was a huge win for labor, infrastructure and economic growth in several contested races throughout New Jersey. We are proud to support candidates who defend labor rights, work for good-paying jobs and remain committed to overhauling New Jersey’s infrastructure and replacing our outdated water, energy, transportation and other critical systems. We’d like to congratulate Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, John Pallone in Long Branch and Andre Sayegh in Paterson on their victories, and we look forward to supporting and working with them in the future.”

Mark Longo, Director of the Engineers Labor-Employer Cooperative, Added:  

“We congratulate Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, Andre Sayegh in Paterson and John Pallone in Long Branch for their victories last night in municipal elections and look forward to working together to bring prosperity and economic growth to New Jersey.”