RI Political Diary: Building Trades Endorse McKee

RI Political Diary: Building Trades Endorse McKee

The Rhode Island Building and Construction Trades Council and the Rhode Island Laborers’ District Council both announced their endorsement of Governor Dan McKee for re-election.

This is a significant labor endorsement for McKee.

The Rhode Island Laborers’ District Council (DILDC) represents more than 12,000 workers in the fields of construction, public service, healthcare, and gaming. The 17 affiliated unions that comprise the Building and Construction Trades Council represent more than 10,000 members in RI.

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Both groups had previously endorsed former Governor Gina Raimondo in 2018.

”Governor McKee has demonstrated the intellect, character and shared vision to revitalize and reinvigorate our state toward socio-economic recovery, sustainability and vitality for all,” said Armand Sabitoni, LIUNA General Secretary-Treasurer & New England Regional Manager. “He will continue to roll up his sleeves and get the job done for Rhode Island.”

“We know he will keep our members working by continuing to invest in our schools, roads, bridges, green energy initiatives, and affordable housing,” said Scott Duhamel, Secretary-Treasurer of the Rhode Island Building and Construction Trades Council.

“I am honored to receive the support of the Building and Construction Trades Council, the Laborers’ District Council, and the hardworking Rhode Island families they represent. As essential workers during the pandemic, they have been key in Rhode Island leading the northeast and the country in economic recovery. They have been at the forefront in the fight for fair wages and economic security for working people across our state while also building a stronger Rhode Island for future generations. I look forward to continuing our work together to grow incomes and creating good-paying jobs for working people in all of our 39 cities and towns,” said McKee.