ANCHORAGE, AK – The Alaska District Council of Laborers today announced its endorsement of Senator Dan Sullivan’s (R-Alaska) re-election to the United States Senate. From Southeast, to Kenai, to the North Slope, the Alaska Laborers represent around 5,000 workers in the public sector, health care, service, construction and energy industries. The District Council includes Laborers’ Local 71, Laborers’ Local 341 and Laborers’ Local 942.
“I’m honored to have the support of the Alaska District Council of Laborers and I’m incredibly grateful to their leadership,” said Senator Dan Sullivan. “From building and maintaining critical infrastructure, to supporting our energy economy, caring for patients and serving communities across Alaska, Alaska’s laborers are on the front lines of the work that keeps our state strong. I look forward to continuing our work together to deliver real results for Alaska.”
“Senator Sullivan supports Davis Bacon prevailing wages and quality jobs for Alaskans,” said Joey Merrick, Business Manager/Secretary Treasurer of the Alaska District Council of Laborers. “Sullivan also believes in investing in our energy infrastructure, and he recognizes the pivotal role that Alaska’s strategic energy resources play in our country’s national security. Investing in family-supporting jobs and energy security are nonpartisan issues and we are proud to support Senator Sullivan for reelection.”
“From the Willow Project to the bipartisan infrastructure package—Senator Sullivan fights for jobs,” said President Jacob Howdeshell. “Senator Sullivan voted in favor of confirming two highly qualified nominees, Gwynne Wilcox and David Prouty, as members of the National Labor Relations Board. We also appreciate Senator Sullivan’s vote to confirm our Union sister Jessica Looman to lead the Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor.”
In making their endorsement, the Alaska District Council of Laborers joins a growing number of individuals and organizations that have endorsed Senator Sullivan’s re-election.
A full list of endorsements can be found here.