TAMPA, Fla. — Senator Ashley Moody secured the support from Teamsters President Sean O’Brien over the weekend, with O’Brien taking to social media to share his endorsement. Senator Moody has been a tireless fighter in the Senate for Florida’s working families, introducing the TRADES Act to help ensure more educational opportunities for technical and trade students, protecting retirement security, supporting good-paying jobs and more.
Senator Ashley Moody said, “I’m proud to have earned the support of the Teamsters General President Sean O’Brien! I’ll always fight to protect hardworking Americans, support good-paying jobs, and ensure resources are available to train our next generation. It’s been great to deliver for Florida’s working families!”
Teamsters General President Sean O’Brien said, “Teamsters General President Sean O’Brien here. Just voted in the State of Florida for the first time, and very proud to have cast a ballot for Senator Ashley Moody. Senator Moody has been extremely helpful working with the Teamsters to protect workers’ pensions, defend good-paying jobs, and support well-funded union apprenticeship programs. The Teamsters look forward to working with Sen. Moody in her role on the Senate HELP Committee to pass the Faster Labor Contracts Act and get this critical legislation signed into law to protect American workers.”
Senator Moody has worked to advance priorities benefiting Florida workers, including protecting retirement security, supporting good-paying jobs, and expanding workforce training opportunities. Senator Moody’s TRADES Act, endorsed by the Teamsters, would increase funding for career and technical education programs to help prepare the next generation of skilled workers for in-demand careers. Moody also serves on the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, where issues affecting America’s workforce remain a central focus.
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