The union representing Pittsburgh firefighters has endorsed Republican Joe Weinroth's bid for mayor in a surprise break from labor's usual preference.
International Association of Fire Fighters Local 1 President Joe King said the decision made Friday by the union's political committee was unanimous. "It's probably the first time, that I remember, that the fire union has backed a Republican candidate for mayor," said King.
The local supported Democrat Bob O'Connor in the May primary. Subsequently, O'Connor refused to meet with them until after the Nov. 8 general election, King said.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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