Steelworkers Endorse Rick Weiland for U.S. Senate

PITTSBURGH, Oct. 15, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The United Steelworkers (USW) today announced the union's endorsement of Rick Weiland for South Dakota's U.S. Senate seat that is currently held by Tim Johnson, who will not seek reelection in 2014.

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USW District 11 Director Bob Bratulich said that Weiland earned the union's support by focusing on the issues most important to working families in order to rebuild a strong American middle class.

"Rick Weiland will fight to end pay-to-play retail politics and reclaim control of our country from the billionaires, corporations and special interests that have hijacked democracy for the benefit of their shareholders," Bratulich said. "He understands the importance of a clear plan to create family supporting, community sustaining jobs if we hope to improve our struggling economy."

Bratulich also said the USW supports Weiland's campaign to bring his message to each small business, family farm, ranch and every working family in South Dakota.

The USW represents 850,000 men and women employed in metals, mining, pulp and paper, rubber, chemicals, glass, auto supply and the energy-producing industries, along with a growing number of workers in public sector and service occupations.

More information, contact: Tony Montana (412) 562-2592 or [email protected]

SOURCE United Steelworkers (USW)