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Boston Electrical Workers Union Endorses Joe Biden’s Re-Election Bid

Boston Electrical Workers Union Endorses Joe Biden’s Re-Election Bid

Tom Joyce

International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 103 (Dorchester, Massachusetts) endorsed President Joe Biden's re-election bid this week.

"President Biden and Vice President Harris are the leaders working people need now," said Lou Antonellis, business manager and financial secretary of Local 103 IBEW, in a press release from the organization. "Together, they have driven historic investments in clean, green energy that are powering thousands of union jobs throughout New England and across our country. Time and time again, President Biden and Vice President Harris have fought for workers' rights and protections and held huge corporations accountable. That's why thousands of Local 103 electricians are proud to stand with the most pro-union administration in our nation's history."

Kamala Harris is the vice president of the United States, and President Biden's presumed running mate this year.

Here is what the union cites as achievements for the Biden administration, according to the written statement:

 

  • $1.2 trillion in American infrastructure, including roads, bridges, and energy infrastructure
  • $7.5 billion in federal investment in public electric vehicle charging infrastructure with strong workforce standards
  • Project labor agreements on all federal construction projects to create more opportunities for all workers, including working women and people of color
  • Ensuring that all energy and transportation projects require prevailing wages for construction and repair work.

 

"President Biden has walked the strike line, held powerful corporations to account, and had our back. We're proud to have his," Antonellis said in the press release.

Local 103 IBEW members plan to campaign for Biden in his re-election bid this year.

The union represents more than 7,500 electricians and technicians in the Greater Boston area.

 

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Gas Prices Rising In Massachusetts
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Gas Prices Rising In Massachusetts

Tom Joyce

Gasoline prices are going up because more people are buying it, there's less of it stored up, and there are conflicts in some places where it's drilled.

The price of oil is now more than $80 for one barrel, and it might go even higher. 

In Massachusetts, the price for one gallon of gas went up by six cents in the past week. Now, it's $3.25 for one gallon. A month ago, it was $3.19, and last year, it was $3.28. But in Massachusetts, gas is still cheaper than the national average by 21 cents.

"As oil prices rise, gasoline demand is back to pre-pandemic levels, which means higher prices as inventories tighten," said Mark Schieldrop, senior spokesman for AAA Northeast, in a press release from the organization. "Northeast pump prices have remained below the national average all winter thanks to ample regional supplies compared to the rest of the country, but the gap has narrowed in recent weeks."

Across the whole country, the average price for one gallon of gas is $3.46. That's seven cents more per gallon than last week and 19 cents more per gallon than a month ago. Last year, it was $3.44 at this time.

 

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