The International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers (IFPTE) has supported Robert J. Menendez is a Democratic candidate for Congress in the 8th arrondissement of New Jersey.
«Menendez shares our commitment to respect, inclusion and the belief that all working people should have the tools to succeed, ”said Barry Kushnir, President of IFFPTE Local 194.“ He will be an outstanding representative of the State and 8th District of New Jersey. ”
A lawyer and commissioner of the New York and New Jersey Port Authorities, Menendez quickly became a favorite in an open seat in Congress after announcing his retirement from Rep Albio Sires (D-West New York). Sires has been in place since 2006.
Jerry Newsom, IFPTE Executive Vice President / Atlantic Vice President, said Menendez, like his father, U.S. Senator Bob Menendez, “will take with it to Washington a strong belief in collective bargaining, which is very important for working-class New Jersey families. ”
“Given his strong support from New Jersey’s public sector workers and their unions, it’s no surprise that he has received prompt support in our labor movement,” said Sean McBride, vice president of the Atlantic and president of Local 196. IFPTE is also here for him ».
