United Steelworkers Endorse Raja for Congress

Press Release

Today, the United Steelworkers endorsed Raja Krishnamoorthi's campaign for Congress in Illinois' 8th District. The United Steelworkers, which represent 14,550 workers in Illinois, became the third international labor union to endorse Raja's campaign this week, along with ATU, the Amalgamated Transit Union, and International Association of Ironworkers. The Steelworkers' endorsement also closely follows Raja's $450,000 year-end fundraising quarter and the endorsement of House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi.

Responding to the endorsement, Raja said, "I'm proud to have the endorsement of the United Steelworkers in my campaign for Congress. Together, we'll fight for jobs and economic security for working families, for equal pay for equal work for women, and we'll stand up to unfair trade deals in order to protect American jobs."

Labor unions and leaders supporting Raja for Congress include:

United Steelworkers USW

International Association of Ironworkers

Illinois State Council of Machinists IAM

Air Line Pilots Association ALPA

Amalgamated Transit Union ATU

International Union of Elevator Constructors IUEC Local 2

Office & Professional Employees International Union OPEIU Local 45

Ken Christy, President of Illinois Letter Carriers

Ken Brucks

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