PITTSBURGH (Sept. 5) — The United Steelworkers International Executive Board has voted unanimously to endorse former North Carolina Sen. John Edwards as the Democratic nominee for president in 2008.
In announcing the endorsement, the USW cited Edwards' forceful advocacy of causes supported by unions — such as universal health care, worker-friendly trade policies and the right of workers to organize — as well as numerous polls that show Edwards to be the most electable of the announced Democratic candidates.
Besides being endorsed by the USW, Edwards also has picked up the endorsement of the United Mineworkers of America.