Contact: Tim Waters (412) 999-3587, twaters@usw.org
(Pittsburgh) – United Steelworkers (USW) District 10 Director Bob McAuliffe released this statement today announcing the USW’s endorsement of Steve Santarsiero in Pennsylvania’s 8th Congressional District Democratic Primary:
“Steve Santarsiero has a proven track record in the Pennsylvania state legislature of fighting tirelessly to better the lives of workers and their families. His support of a stronger education system is well-documented, and he has been a leading voice for creating jobs by rebuilding our crumbling state infrastructure.
“The USW does not normally endorse in a primary race such as this, but we felt it necessary to do so here. Steve’s unwavering support for working families in the legislature is not just talk – it is proven. He will be a great voice in Congress.
“In our opinion, Steve is the only Democratic candidate in this race who can win this seat in November, and he will do that by appealing to a large, cross section of the electorate.
“USW local unions and members in the 8th Congressional District will be going to work soon to help make sure that Steve will be on the November ballot.”
Pennsylvania's 8th Congressional District serves Bucks County, along with portions of Montgomery County, in Pennsylvania. The primary election will be held on April 26.
USW District 10 represents more than 50,000 workers in Pennsylvania. The USW is the largest industrial union in North America, representing workers in a range of industries including metals, mining, rubber, paper and forestry, oil refining, health care, security, hotels, and municipal governments. For more information: www.usw.org
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