Steelworkers Greet Sarah Palin At Pittsburgh Fundraiser

[Omaha Steve]

http://www.laborradio.org/node/9629

The United Steelworkers gave GOP Vice-Presidential candidate a reception she deserved at a Republican fundraiser in Pittsburgh. Jesse Russell has the story.

The United Steelworkers joined with several other unions to drive home the message that Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin doesn’t represent union workers even if her husband is a card carrying union member. The VP pick has used her husband’s Steelworker membership to try and win over blue collar workers that may traditionally be less inclined to vote for a Republican. Palin was in Pittsburgh on Friday for a $1000 per plate fundraiser and the Steelworkers said they led the march from their headquarters to the Westin Convention Center so she could meet the union that represents her husband;

: We think its kind of ironic that she and Todd run around the country and brag about being Steelworkers and their great union benefits didn’t even have time to come over and say hello to all the people that work hard for them everyday.

The march that was estimated to be between 200 and 400 protestors was also used to point out that Palin has spent very little time talking about issues important to working families, such as family leave and child care. They also sought to remind voters that her running mate, Sen. John McCain, seeks to privatize Social Security, would sign trade deals that export jobs, and wants to tax employer-provided healthcare.

[Sukie]

1. I saw a truck the other day parked outside of Lowes

that had a huge sign in the back window that said "Steelworker's for Obama"! They obviously mean it.

[ogneopasno]

2. Oh, WHEW!

I saw the headline and thought it meant "greet" as in shake hands and say hi and be civil, and I was going to have to get angry.