For Immediate Release
May 27, 2025
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Metal Trades Department of AFL-CIO and Tidewater Metal Trades Council Endorse Jay Jones for Attorney General
Growing Group of Unions Announce Support of Jones’ Historic Campaign on Behalf of Virginia’s Families
Norfolk, VA — Today, the Metal Trades Department of AFL-CIO and Tidewater Virginia Federal Employee Metal Trades Council (TVFEMTC) announced their endorsements of Jay Jones for Attorney General.
“Tidewater Virginia Federal Employee Metal Trades Council proudly endorses Jay Jones as Attorney General,” said TVFEMTC President Nathaniel Sarracent. “Jay Jones doesn’t just talk about change—he fights for it. His integrity, dedication, and vision for our future makes him the leader we need right now.”
“I’m proud to have the support of the AFL-CIO’s Metal Trade’s Department and TVFEMTC. Virginians should be guaranteed a safe place to work with pay and benefits that allow them to both live and work in their communities. As Attorney General, I will always fight for those priorities,” said Jay Jones.
TVFEMTC members include Ironworkers 854, Ironworkers 852, UA 376, UA 272, IAMAW 97, NAGE R7-050 NAGE R1-134, NAGE R7-51, HFIAW 9, IUPAT 474, SMART 17, LIUNA 572, IBB 57, IBEW 80, AFGE 1156, and IFPTE 147.