IUOE Local 399 Joins With Unions Across Chicago to Endorse Vallas
Paul Vallas announced an endorsement from the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 399 for his campaign for Mayor of Chicago. IUOE Local 399 is the latest in a series of major union endorsements supporting Vallas for Mayor.
“Our union is committed to a bright future for Chicago and Paul Vallas can deliver on that goal. Vallas has a long history of supporting men and women in labor,” said IUOE Local 399 President Pat Kelly. “We are looking forward to working with Paul Vallas in his efforts to revitalize Chicago. Together we will work together to move Chicago forward.”
IUOE Local 399 joined unions including Plumbers Local 130, International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 134, and International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 9 in endorsing Vallas.
“I’m incredibly grateful to earn the support of IUOE Local 399. Chicago was built by unions and as Mayor, I will work with our men and women to keep Chicago a union city,” said Vallas. “I’m committed to putting Chicago back to work. I look forward to partnering with the IUOE to move our city into the 21st Century. ”