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 "While the council felt that several other candidates align with
ironworker values, none compare to Secretary Clinton when it comes
to putting those beliefs into practice," the union said in a
statement.
"Clinton's record of looking out for the jobs that union members
rely on was the largest factor in the council’s decision."
Clinton is working to build a broad coalition within her party now
in a bid to avoid a damaging primary fight and enter the general
election in November 2016 with a strong base of support.
The unanimous vote on Friday among the ironworkers' general
executive council, announced on Monday, brings to 14 the number of
unions that have thrown their weight behind the former secretary of
state.
 In giving their stamp of approval to Clinton, a number of unions
have alluded to their assessment that she is the best-placed
Democrat to perhaps win the general election.
Her main rival, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders, has deep ties to the
labor movement, but he has struggled to gain lasting traction
against Clinton. In addition, his self-imposed label as a democratic
socialist can be confusing or concerning to many voters.
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"Secretary Clinton's unmatched experience in government will enable
her to deliver on her promises in ways the other candidates cannot,"
the ironworkers said on Monday.
Clinton has support from 49 percent of her party for the nomination,
versus 34 percent for Sanders, according to a rolling 5-day
Reuters/Ipsos poll dated Nov. 20.
(Reporting by Luciana Lopez; Editing by Jonathan Oatis)
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