Retired Fire captain and California Labor leader Joe Kerr has landed major labor endorsements, critical to winning the upcoming primary and defeating Young Kim.
Joining Teamsters Joint Council 42 and Painters District Council 36 in endorsing Joe Kerr for
congress include:
- Orange County Labor Federation
- International Association of Fire Fighters
- Chino Valley Professional Firetighters Association
- Orange County Professional Firefighters Association
Orange County Employees Association UA Local 250 (Refrigeration Fitters, Steamfitters, and Welders) General Secretary Treasurer of the IAFF, Frank Lima, stated, “As the former President of the United Firefighters of Los Angeles City, I had the opportunity to work with Joe for many years, and I saw firsthand Joe’s passion, commitment, and work ethic representing and protecting the rights of working families and first responders throughout California. I am confident that he will bring his tireless work ethic to Washington DC to fight hard for all of the citizens in CA-40. On behalf of the 340,000 men and women of the International Association of Fire Fighters, I am excited to endorse Joe for congress in Californias 40th District. I ask that you support Joe and
nelo us deim across me minist ne These endorsements signify the campaign’s ability to build the coalitions necessary to win the orimary on March 5. 2024 and to head into the general election with the infrastructure needed to beat Young Kim.”
These labor organizations join the following individuals in coalescing behind Kerr:
Congresswoman Katie Porter
Congressman Adam Schiff
Congressman Mike Levin
Congressman Lou Correa
State Treasurer Fiona Ma
State Senator Josh Newman
State Senator Tom Umberg
State Senator Dave Min
Former State Senator Joe Dunn
Assemblvwoman Sharon Quirk-Silva
Former Assemblyman Adam Gray
Anaheim Mayor Ashleigh Aitken
Santa Ana Mayor Valerie Amezcua
Irvine Mayor Farrah Khan
City Councilman Phil Bacerra
Community College Trustee Jay Chen
For more information, visit wwww.JocKerrforCongress.com