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May 5, 2025
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Mid-Atlantic Region of the Laborers’ International Union of North America (LIUNA) Endorses Jay Jones for Attorney General
Labor union with over 40,000 members across the Mid-Atlantic region throws support behind Jones’ historic campaign on behalf of Virginia’s families
Norfolk, VA — Today, the Mid-Atlantic Region of the Laborers’ International Union of North America (LIUNA) announced its support for Jay Jones’ campaign for Attorney General.
“LIUNA is proud to endorse Jay Jones for Attorney General,” said Dennis L. Martire, LIUNA Vice President and Mid-Atlantic Regional Manager. “Throughout his career in public service, whether as an assistant attorney general or a member of the House of Delegates, Jay has consistently advocated for working families and will work hard to uplift all Virginians by ensuring both a strong workforce and a flourishing economy.”
“Jay Jones will put people first – people from all of Virginia’s diverse communities. He has pledged to fight to protect workers’ rights and hold corporations accountable when they take advantage of everyday Virginians,” said Ryan N.Boyer, Business Manager of the Philadelphia/Baltimore/Washington Laborers’ District Council. “LIUNA shares his vision for a safer, stronger and more inclusive Virginia.”
“The future that Jay Jones wants to build for Virginia has the working men and women of our great Commonwealth actually doing the building,” said Jessie King, Business Manager of the West Virginia and Appalachian Laborers’ District Council. “We know that he cares deeply about working families and protecting the rights of Virginians, and supports those policies that will allow Virginia workers to thrive.”
“Jay Jones is a dedicated supporter of workers’ rights to organize for fair pay, good benefits and a safe and productive work environment,” said Ernest Ojito, LIUNA Local 202R Business Manager. “We trust him to stand up for Virginia’s families by protecting and advocating for the workers who build Virginia”
“I’m deeply honored to receive LIUNA’s support,” said Jay Jones. “LIUNA is on the frontlines every day making sure that workers receive the protections, opportunity, and pay they deserve, which strengthens our middle class. I look forward to working with them and labor unions across the Commonwealth to protect our rights, defend Virginia’s workers from Trump and Musk’s attacks, and strengthen Virginia families.”