The union’s president, Leo Gerard, told reporters recently that it will be “out in force.”But other unions are holding back their endorsements for now, taking time to evaluate a field in which many candidates are seeking their support.In other tweets Monday, Trump accused the “fake news” of pushing the candidacy of Biden, whom he once again dubbed “Sleepy Joe.”Trump also noted that Biden was traveling to Pennsylvania, a state he said is “having one of the best economic years in its history.”The most important news stories of the day, curated by Post editors and delivered every morning.The most important news stories of the day, curated by Post editors and delivered every morning.National reporter leading The Post's breaking political news team
“Joe Biden continues to be the strongest and most influential voice for hard-working Americans He understands the needs of our members. Biden picks up endorsement of firefighters union as Trump blasts labor leaders. Early Wednesday morning, Trump retweeted about 60 responses to a conservative pundit who commented on the IAFF endorsement of Biden and claimed none of … "Joe Biden proves civility and decency will enhance the political discourse that our country needs right now," Schaitberger said. Not only does Joe have the strongest record on the issues that affect our profession, he is the voice of moderation.The International Association of Fire Fighters shares a special relationship with former Vice President Joe Biden. “He’s a problem solver who cares deeply about America and committed to making our country better. Vice President Biden has been one of the strongest and most influential voices for fire fighters in Washington, D.C. throughout his career, …
Hours before Joe Biden hits the campaign trail for the first time as a 2020 Democratic presidential candidate, the former vice president landed his first major endorsement. Endorsement Philosophy The IAFF makes its political endorsement decisions based on the core issues of concern to this union – our members’ health and safety, economic well-being, retirement security, right to collectively bargain and other aspects pertaining to … But the announcement — by way of a video — offers Biden a boost as he prepares to hit the campaign trail Monday with a rally in Pittsburgh, where he is seeking to court the working class in a state carried by Trump in 2016.The IAFF stayed out of the 2016 election, declining to endorse Democrat Hillary Clinton in her bid against Trump. “Save it a little longer. We need a President who honors them and their work,” Biden wrote.Biden had yet to announce his candidacy when he appeared before the IAFF in mid-March, but he seemed to tip his hand to the enthusiastic crowd.“I appreciate the energy you showed when I got up here,” he said upon taking the stage. The group’s decision for 2020 didn’t sit well with Trump, who took to Twitter a couple of hours after it was announced to blast the IAFF’s leadership as well as other labor leaders.“The Dues Sucking firefighters leadership will always support Democrats, even though the membership wants me. "The endorsement of the IAFF was approved because Joe Biden … Minimum wage, overtime pay, the 40-hour week: they exist for all of us because unions fought for those rights.
He knows that a strong middle class means a strong America, and we know, as president, he will stand up for all the patriotic Americans who want nothing more than to earn a decent wage, send their kids to college, have affordable health care and a decent and secure retirement.”Biden tweeted later Monday that he “couldn’t be more proud” to have the IAFF’s backing and said he was “sick of this President badmouthing unions.”“Labor built the middle class in this country. Some things never change!” Trump wrote.In another tweet, he referred to union leaders more broadly as “those people who rip-off their membership with ridiculously high dues, medical and other expenses while being paid a fortune.”In the video released Monday morning, Harold Schaitberger, the IAFF’s general president, left no doubt about where the union stands this time.“Joe’s a lot like our firefighters,” Schaitberger said. His record on the issues important to public safety and to our members is clear – he has and always will have our back. I may need it in a few weeks.”Biden is expected to be joined in Pittsburgh on Monday by members of the United Steelworkers. He’s one of the staunchest advocates for working families. Former vice president Joe Biden won the backing Monday of the International Association of Fire Fighters, the first major union to offer an endorsement in the 2020 White House race, as President Trump accused labor leaders of ripping off their memberships.The endorsement of Biden by the firefighters union was widely expected, as members held “Run Joe Run” signs when Biden addressed the group at a conference in Washington last month.