By Insider NJ |
March 9, 2025, 3:49 pm | in
Edward Edwards
Read IBEW Local 94’s full letter of endorsement HERE
Today, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 94 has officially endorsed Steve Sweeney to be New Jersey’s next Governor. In recognition of his dedicated public service and track record of delivering results for working families, IBEW Local 94 – which represents roughly 4,000 workers in New Jersey – joins Locals 30, 351, and 400, which have all publicly committed their support to Steve’s campaign to lower costs and stand up for workers.
“Steve Sweeney is the candidate from Labor, and truthfully, the only candidate who is actually running to be New Jersey’s governor,” said Joseph W. Checkley, President and Business Manager of IBEW Local 94. “Local 94 and I want to stand behind Steve when he needs us, just like he stood behind us when we needed him.”
“Without Steve, 600 full-time union men and women at Salem Hope Creek nuclear power plant would not be working in New Jersey today,” added Checkley. “We are excited to support him in this campaign and encourage all of our members and their families to rally behind him.”
During Steve’s time as Senate President, he championed energy initiatives, and his skillful navigation of the state Senate allowed the Zero Emission Credit to be issued that would save the nuclear reactors in Salem County and the jobs of those who worked there. His efforts spurred economic growth, improved energy resilience, and created more jobs. IBEW Local 94 will mobilize its members and resources to ensure that Steve Sweeney is elected as the next Governor of New Jersey.
