Boilermakers Union Hasn’t Endorsed Biden
The Claim
The Boilermakers Union has endorsed Democratic Presidential nominee Joe Biden.
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During Biden’s recent ABC town hall, he claimed: “The Boilermakers overwhelmingly endorse me, OK? So the Boilermakers Union has endorsed me because I sat down with them, went into great detail with leadership, exactly what I would do, No. 1."
The full video of the town hall is below.
The claim was shared – and contested – by many on social media.
Misbar’s Analysis
Misbar’s investigation found that Biden’s claim is unsubstantiated. While they encourage voting, the Boilermakers Union has not officially endorsed any candidate.
Further, the Local 154, headed by John Hughes, endorsed President Donald Trump.
It is possible that other Locals, of which there are hundreds, support Biden. However, there is no evidence proving this. Biden's claim that the Boilermakers Union "overwhelmingly" endorses him is false.
