Another excellent labor endorsement for Terry McAuliffe, following yesterday's thumbs-up by AFSCME. Increasingly, Terry McAuliffe is being recognized by organized labor as the candidate to support if you care about "jobs, jobs, jobs" for Virginians. To quote the Boilermakers, "Terry has spent years fighting for working families...Terry is the best answer to Virginia's need for a leader who can take on some very tough challenges and build a stronger economy." Go Terry!International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Endorses Terry McAuliffe for Governor
The International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers, AFL-CIO, today offered its endorsement of Terry McAuliffe for governor, citing Terry's energetic, fresh, approach to create and protect jobs.
The Boilermakers are a diverse union representing over 2,500 workers throughout the Commonwealth. Boilermakers contribute to the security and comfort of all Virginians through their work in Power Generation, Refinery and Paper Industry Construction, Maintenance & Repair, Storage Tanks & Water Towers, Shipbuilding & Repair, and Cement, Lime & Gypsum Production.
Boilermakers International President Newton B. Jones released the following statement regarding their endorsement:
"Terry stands with those who are the heart and soul of this great Commonwealth - those who clock in early and often work late, those who build and maintain our energy infrastructure and repair our Naval vessels, those who make Virginia great through their simple daily contribution to our economy and our way of life, among them, Boilermaker members.
"Terry has spent years fighting for working families. Like millions of other Americans, Boilermakers are nervous about the economy and about their future, and their children's future. There is uncertainty and concern, but also hope. We believe our best days are ahead of us and Terry is the best answer to Virginia's need for a leader who can take on some very tough challenges and build a stronger economy."
By the way, in February 2008, the Boilermakers endorsed Barack Obama for President, saying that Obama "understands the needs and wants of American workers, and he’s deeply committed to the issues that will make a difference in our lives." The Boilermakers were right then, and they're right now.
UPDATE: Terry McAuliffe responds to the Boilermakers' endorsement with the following statement:
I am counting on Virginia's workers to be my number one partner in the governor's office. Hardworking men and women like those from the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers run our ports, maintain our infrastructure, and make Virginia a safer place for all residents. They are an incredible asset to the Commonwealth, and I will be honored to work with them as governor.
