Washington, DC (Oct. 8, 2024) — Brent Booker, General President of the Laborers’ International Union of North America (LIUNA) made the following statement:

 

LIUNA applauds the Biden-Harris Administration’s common sense new requirement for the removal of lead pipes across the nation. Today’s action will improve the safety of drinking water for millions of Americans; setting a 10-year deadline to remove lead from drinking water lines and dropping permissible lead concentration from .15 mg/l to .010 mg/l.

 

LIUNA supported these comprehensive new safety measures for our water supply to protect children and their families from the harmful effects of lead. We look forward to working with state, county, and municipal officials as they implement these important lead removal programs.

 

LIUNA Local 113 member Alonso Romo will introduce President Biden during today’s announcement of the rule at the City of Milwaukee’s Department of Public Works Headquarters. Alonso Romo is currently replacing lead service laterals in Milwaukee thanks to the Biden-Harris Administration.

 

The Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to creating good union jobs and improving our water infrastructure is second to none and LIUNA looks forward to Getting the Lead Out!

 

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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 U.S. and Canada.