Today, Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford announced that he has secured the endorsement of Bricklayers Local 13 in recognition of his unwavering record defending prevailing wage laws, protecting project labor agreements, and fighting to ensure that Nevada jobs go to skilled union workers.

“I’m proud to have the endorsement of Bricklayers Local 13,” said Attorney General Aaron Ford. “Nevada workers deserve a Governor who will partner with them to protect and improve their jobs and make their lives affordable. As Governor, I will stand in solidarity with union workers to demand better wages, family-sustaining benefits, and the right to retire with dignity. And I’ll sign pro-worker legislation that makes life easier for hardworking Nevadans fighting to get ahead.”

“Bricklayers Local 13 is proud to endorse Aaron Ford for Governor,” said Richard Crawford, Director at Bricklayers Mountain West Administrative District Council. “Attorney General Ford has championed Nevada workers his entire career in public office. He led efforts to expand collective bargaining rights and worked tirelessly to protect prevailing wage laws and project labor agreements. He has demonstrated a clear and consistent record of delivering for working families.”

Ford’s campaign is supported by a broad and growing coalition of elected leaders, labor, education, and advocacy organizations – including Nevada’s entire Democratic federal delegation, a majority of state legislators, and other leaders from across the state. Ford has also been endorsed by CWA Local 9413, IBEW 401, IBEW 357, UAW Region 6, Operating Engineers Local 3, Laborers’ Union Local 169, AFSCME Local 4041, Ironworkers Local 433, Reproductive Freedom for All, Planned Parenthood Advocates Mar Monte, Nevada NOW, Nevada State Education Association, Washoe Education Association, and others – all citing Ford’s record on affordability and workers’ rights, as well as his vision for a strong, diversified economic future.

Attorney General Ford has a Proven Track Record of Fighting for Nevada Workers and Uplifting Working Families:

• As Senate Majority Leader, Ford supported efforts to expand collective bargaining rights to state workers in Nevada.

• Also while he was Senate Majority Leader, Ford fought to protect prevailing wage and project labor agreements.

• Ford led efforts to raise Nevada’s minimum wage to $12 an hour as a State Senator.

• As Attorney General, Ford has gone after corporate landlords jacking up prices on renters.

• He passed legislation to crack down on price-fixing of essential goods like rent and groceries.

• He’s prosecuted those who have scammed our most vulnerable, including Nevada seniors. 

###