June 17th, 2020

BOSTON – Ironworkers 7 and IBEW 223 have endorsed Jake Auchincloss for Massachusetts’ 4th Congressional seat. Representing 3,500 Boston-area members, the Ironworkers 7 chapter stands as one of the largest Ironworker Locals in the country. IBEW 223 represents electrical workers throughout Southeastern Massachusetts, brought together by a shared mission to bring “fair wages, safety on the job, and trained workers” to the electrical industry.

“On the City Council, Jake has been a strong advocate for jobs and development in Newton — even when the votes have been difficult,” said Mike Doucette, Business Agent of Local 7. “Jake has demonstrated his commitment to fighting for working people, and will bring this commitment and experience with him to Washington as our next member of Congress.”

“Jake gets it. In his recent op-ed about the opportunity for life sciences manufacturing as an economic lifeline in Massachusetts, Jake demonstrates his understanding of what’s best for working people and for our economy,” said Douglas P. Nelson, Business Manager and Financial Secretary for IBEW Local Union 223. “I’m supporting Jake for Congress because I know he’ll serve as a dedicated ally for working people in Washington.” 

Auchincloss said: “Ironworkers 7 and IBEW 223 represent those who help build our future by improving our infrastructure and enabling our development. These workers create a stronger, more sustainable Greater Boston. I’m proud to have earned their support.”

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). Auchincloss has also been endorsed by VoteVets, the largest group of progressive veterans in the country, and more than 50 local leaders from across the 4th District.

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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