Today, Congressman Andy Kim (D-3) announced the endorsement of the United Steelworkers.

“Because of Andy’s history working in the State of New Jersey and his friendship to the Steelworkers and labor, he has received our endorsement. The Steelworkers believe Andy shares our core values of family, jobs, and community and that he will support the issues of importance to labor and all working men and women throughout the state of New Jersey. Union workers and all workers in general, cannot afford to have individuals elected to office as their representative who are more concerned about the benefits to corporations than the preservation of family and community supportive middle class jobs. Andy has been on the side of the working class and their communities in New Jersey and has listened to our concerns and then acted on our behalf in Washington to make our voices heard,” said Del Vitale, United Steelworkers District 4 District Director.

“The United Steelworkers have been on the frontline in the fight for increased wages, better conditions, and a brighter future for our children for decades. I’m proud to have their endorsement in my run for reelection, and to have their backs each and every day in Congress,” said Kim.

In addition to the United Steelworkers, Andy has been endorsed by the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters, SEIU New Jersey State Council, New Jersey Laborers Union (LiUNA), International Association of Sheet Metal, Air & Rail Transportation Workers (SMART), the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers (Boilermakers), the Professional Firefighters Association of New Jersey (PFANJ), ATU New Jersey State Council, Ironworkers Local 399, UA Local 322, Plumbers, Pipefitters and HVAC Service Technicians, Teamsters Joint Council 53 and Local 676, the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers of New Jersey, the Communication Workers of America Local 1036 and Local 1032, The International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers (IFPTE), the United Food and Commercial Workers Union (UFCW), the New Jersey State Association of Letter Carriers, and the American Federation of Teachers New Jersey (AFTNJ). Andy also has the support of the American Postal Workers Union, the National Treasury Employees Union, the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association, and the Air Line Pilots Association, among others.

Without taking support from corporate PACs, the campaign raised more than $1 million in the second fundraising quarter of 2020. The campaign has raised more than $4.3 million in the 2020 cycle, and currently has more than $3.5 million cash on hand.

Kim has been listed as part of the DCCC’s Frontline program and has been endorsed by government reform groups like End Citizens United PAC and the Patriotic Millionaires; national security and veterans groups like VoteVets, Serve American PAC, Foreign Policy for America, and Council for a Livable World; progressive groups like the League of Conservation Voters and Planned Parenthood Action Fund; and advocacy organizations like Brady PAC, Emgage Action and Jewish Democratic Council of America (JDCA), among other organizations.

The congressman grew up in Marlton and lives in the district with his wife, Kammy, and two young children. He previously served as the Director for Iraq and the Counter-ISIS fight at the White House National Security Council and as a strategic adviser to top generals in Afghanistan.