Washington, D.C. (November 30, 2022) – Terry O’Sullivan, General President of LIUNA – the Laborers’ International Union of North America – made the following statement today:

Congratulations to the new House Leadership team: Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Minority Whip Katherine Clark, and Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar. The strong, proud, and united members of LIUNA are proud to stand shoulder to shoulder with these champions of working men and women. Each of them has a record of unwavering advocacy and support for advancing the cause, purpose, and mission of the Labor movement.

 

LIUNA has been a proud supporter of Minority Leader Jeffries and extends heartfelt congratulations on his election. During his tenure, Jeffries has been a strong and stalwart ally and advocate of the LIUNA members of his district and LIUNA members across the country.

 

We could not have a better team of new leaders to build on the historic progress made by Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, and Majority Whip Jim Clyburn.

LIUNA looks forward to working with Minority Leader Jeffries and his team to continue to create good jobs building our nation.

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The half-million members of LIUNA – the Laborers’ International Union of North America – are on the forefront of the construction industry, a powerhouse of workers who are proud to build the United States and Canada.