IBEW Local 99 endorses Sabina Matos for Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 99 today announced its endorsement of Lt. Governor Sabina Matos for Congress in the special election for Rhode Island’s 1st District. IBEW represents workers in the electrical industry including construction, gas and electric utilities, telecommunications, railroads, and government agencies.
“Sabina Matos is someone who works hard, gets things done, and always fights for working people. She knows what it takes to effect real change because she has done it for years,” said Joe Walsh, Business Manager of IBEW Local 99. “Plenty of candidates claim to care about our members when they are running for office and want our support, but Sabina has always been there for us. My members and I are proud to support Sabina because we trust her to lead on the issues that are important to everyday Rhode Islanders.”
“I know the struggles that hard-working families in Rhode Island go through because I have gone through them myself. I am grateful to the members of IBEW Local 99 for being there for me and my campaign,” said Lt. Governor Sabina Matos, candidate for Congress. “This is a critical time in Washington, and Rhode Islanders deserve a leader in Congress who will stand up for their rights and protect the values that we hold dear.”
Sabina Matos continues to have strong momentum in the special election for Rhode Island’s First District. Matos has earned key support from organized labor – the Laborers, the Building and Construction Trades Council, Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 51, Iron Workers Local 37, Painters District Council 11, Bricklayers Local 3, and Transportation Workers Union Local 2054. She has also earned endorsements from key groups, including EMILYs List, Elect Democratic Women, Congressional Hispanic Caucus BOLD PAC, Latino Victory Fund, Higher Heights for America PAC, New Dem Action Fund, Defend the Vote, Save Democracy PAC, PODER PAC, Vote Mama PAC, and Her Bold Move – as well as dozens of local leaders, including Myrth York and former Lt. Governor Elizabeth Roberts.
