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USW endorses Biden for re-election
Written by Ethan Bernard
March 20, 2024
The United Steelworkers (USW) union has endorsed President Joe Biden for a second term in office.
“President Biden proved time and again during his first term that he stands with working families,” USW International President David McCall said in a statement on Wednesday.
“His vision and leadership allowed our nation to strengthen workers’ access to collective bargaining, grow the middle class, and embark on a path to widespread prosperity,” McCall added.
The union said the endorsement comes after a months-long process. This included surveying USW members’ priorities and submitting questionnaires to candidates in both parties to gauge their positions on key labor issues.
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