UNITED STEELWORKERS ENDORSE RAJA FOR CONGRESS

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

A small businessman, Raja Krishnamoorthi currently serves as president of Sivananthan Labs and Episolar, Inc., small businesses that sell products in the national security and renewable energy industries. He is a co-founder of InSPIRE, a non-profit organization that provides training to Illinois students and veterans in solar technology, and was formerly Vice-Chairman of the Illinois Innovation Council, whose mission is to promote innovative technologies that support economic growth and job creation in Illinois. Raja resides in Schaumburg with his wife, Priya, and their two sons.