The United Steelworkers are taking sides in the Democratic Primary for Attorney General.

Today, they announced they’re endorsing Allegheny County DA Stephen Zappala.

“Many have lost confidence in this important office and Mr. Zappala is the best positioned to re-instill that lost faith,” Director of USW District 10 Robert McAuliffe stated. “Stephen has shown himself over the years to be a person of high ethics and standards and the USW is proud to endorse him. USW members across the state will be canvassing, calling and working very hard to make sure Mr. Zappala wins this important race, and to see him sworn in as our next Attorney General.”

“I am deeply grateful to the working men and women of the United Steelworkers for their confidence and support,” Zappala responded. “Steelworkers know that in my office everyone is treated fairly no matter how much they make, what they look like or who they love.”

District 10 of the USW represents more than 50,000 people throughout the commonwealth.

Zappala is running against Montgomery County Commissioner Josh Shapiro and Northampton DA John Morganelli in the Democratic primary. Incumbent Kathleen Kane indicated today she is also considering running for re-election.