Steelworkers Endorse Gregg for Governor

GARY, Ind., Aug. 25, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Representing more than
45,000 working men and women across the state, today the United Steelworkers
(USW) District 7 announced their endorsement of John Gregg for Indiana Governor.

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20080131/DC12982LOGO)

“On behalf of our members, the United Steelworkers are proud to endorse John
Gregg for Governor of Indiana,” said USW District 7 Director Jim Robinson. “At a
time when working people are under attack like no time in recent history, we are
confident that John will stand with us.

“As he has done throughout his entire career, John will work for working people.
He’ll bring people together, get everyone on the same page, and get Indiana’s
economy moving forward again. And, that’s just the kind of leadership Indiana
needs now.”

With facilities from Gary to Evansville and Batesville to Woodburn, the USW is
the state’s largest union. The decision was made on a statewide conference call
Wednesday evening in which local presidents from around the state voted
unanimously to endorse Gregg’s candidacy.

MEDIA CONTACT: Jim Robinson, USW District 7, 219-881-6227

SOURCE United Steelworkers (USW)