IFPTE Endorses Rick Larsen for Reelection to Represent Washington’s 2nd Congressional District
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WASHINGTON, DC – This week, International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers (IFPTE) announced its support of Rick Larsen as he seeks his 12th term to represent Everett, Bellingham and surrounding areas in Washington State in the Second Congressional District. IFPTE’s executive officers issued the following statements:
IFPTE President Matt Biggs:
“IFPTE is proud to lend our full backing to Congressman Rick Larsen, a steadfast supporter of labor unions, worker rights, and Washington’s aerospace industry. With nearly twenty-two years serving the constituents of Washington’s Second Congressional District, he has established a record of legislative achievement, often in a bipartisan manner, on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. As chairman of the Aviation Subcommittee, Congressman Larsen has been a resource for SPEEA/IFPTE Local 2001 whenever major issues that affect SPEEA members arise. In recent times of economic crisis, Congressmen Larsen played a leading role in supporting aircraft manufacturing jobs throughout the industry’s supply chain. He’s been there for IFPTE members, and our union backs him for reelection to represent the Second District.”
IFPTE Secretary-Treasurer Gay Henson:
“IFPTE members know Congressman Larsen as a responsive lawmaker who takes seriously his leadership roles on the House Aviation Subcommittee and the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. He has earned a reputation for building bipartisan support to pass legislation that matters to American workers. Throughout his career in Congress, he has supported regional and national infrastructure priorities and made sure those investments support good paying jobs. With a lifetime AFL-CIO voting record score of 94%, he’s been a consistent supporter of union priorities and IFPTE fully supports his reelection.”
IFPTE is a labor union representing 90,000 workers throughout North America, including upwards of 30,000 private sector and federal sector workers in Washington State.
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