McCaskill Meets with Missouri Electrical Workers

Press Release

U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill met with the Missouri International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers to discuss the importance of investing in infrastructure and standing up for Missouri workers. Attending this week's meeting were representatives from IBEW Local 53 and Local 124 from the greater Kansas City region, and IBEW Local 753 from the Springfield region.

"Hardworking Missourians are the backbone of a strong economy in our state," McCaskill said. "I'm proud to stand with Missouri workers and fight to ensure they have well-paying jobs and good working conditions--and I was glad to meet with folks who know these issues inside and out so I can continue fighting for them here in Washington."

McCaskill has been a longtime supporter of investing in Missouri's infrastructure, and recently supported the bipartisan budget that resulted in a deal to invest $20 billion in infrastructure projects. McCaskill has also led efforts to claw back previously earmarked funds to ensure money is spent on critical infrastructure needs rather than on politicians' pet projects. Her efforts allowed the Missouri Department of Transportation to direct $72.6 million of previously unspent funds across Missouri to support local needs.

McCaskill has been a strong advocate on behalf of Missouri workers and manufacturers. In 2016, after urging from McCaskill on behalf of Bull Moose Tube Company and EXLTUBE, the International Trade Commission voted 4-2 to level the playing field for Missouri and U.S. manufacturers by finalizing duties against foreign steel pipe and tubing producers found to be illegally dumping in the international market.

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