United Steelworkers Endorse Biden for 2024, Opposing U.S. Steel Sale
The endorsement highlights Biden's commitment to American manufacturing and labor, amid a competitive race for union support.
- The United Steelworkers Union endorsed President Joe Biden for his 2024 reelection bid, citing his support for working families and opposition to the sale of U.S. Steel to Nippon Steel.
- Biden's stance against the sale of U.S. Steel to Nippon Steel, aimed at keeping the company American-owned, aligns with his broader pro-union and pro-American manufacturing agenda.
- The endorsement comes amidst Biden's efforts to court the blue-collar vote, competing against Donald Trump, who has also expressed opposition to the U.S. Steel sale.
- This marks another major union endorsement for Biden, following support from the AFL-CIO, United Auto Workers, and others, highlighting his appeal among labor unions.
- The Teamsters union has yet to announce its endorsement, having engaged with both Biden and Trump, showcasing the ongoing battle for union support in the presidential race.