July 17th, 2020

MEDWAY – The International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 4 chapter has endorsed Jake Auchincloss for Massachusetts’ 4th Congressional seat. IUOE Local 4 represents more than 5,000 heavy equipment operators, mechanics, surveyors, equipment house employees, wastewater technicians, and apprentices throughout Eastern Massachusetts.

“Jake is committed to the issues that matter most to the members of Local 4: good jobs, affordable and accessible healthcare, and an inclusive economic recovery,” said William D. McLaughlin, Business Manager for IUOE Local 4. “We’re proud to endorse Jake for Congress because we know he will be a hardworking ally for working people in Congress.”

Auchincloss said: “The members of IUOE Local 4 work every day to strengthen our communities through infrastructure and development. I’m proud to have earned their support, and will champion their priorities and values in Congress.”

This endorsement reinforces growing labor support for Auchincloss, who was the first candidate in MA-04 to earn a union endorsement (National Association of Government Employees, which represents over 22,000 members in Massachusetts). Since, Auchincloss has earned the support of Ironworkers 7 in Greater Boston, and IBEW 223 in Southeastern Massachusetts.

About Jake:

Jake Auchincloss is running to represent Massachusetts’ Fourth District in Congress.

After graduating from college, Jake joined the Marines and commanded an infantry platoon in Afghanistan and a multi-national special operations mission to Panama.

Back home, Jake has continued service as a city councilor in Newton, where he graduated from the public schools. Jake's positive, thoughtful leadership over two terms, especially on transportation and the environment, earned him re-election to a third term this November.

In the private sector, Jake has worked on transportation as a manager at a Fortune 100 innovation lab in Boston and on cybersecurity at a startup. He holds degrees in finance and economics from MIT Sloan and Harvard College.

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