Democratic candidate for the 8th congressional district, Tammy Duckworth, has announced endorsements from several labor unions today. The candidate has already been endorsed by U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, United Food and Commercial Workers International and Locals 881 and 1546, EMILY’s List, VoteVets, and the Asian American Action Fund.

Duckworth got nods from the following labor unions today:

• American Postal Workers Northwest Illinois Area Local Union #7140
• Architectural Iron Workers Local Union #63
• Bridge, Structural & Reinforcing Iron Workers Local Union #1
• Chicago Federation of Musicians Local Union #10-208
• International Brotherhood of Boilermakers
• Transport Workers Local Union #512
• Transport Workers Local Union #555
• Transport Workers Local Union #556
• Transport Workers Local Union #571
• Transport Workers Local Union #572
• Transport Workers Local Union #2014

“I am honored by this support," said Duckworth. "The issues important to the labor community are the same for residents throughout the 8th District – the economy, creating jobs, and ensuring a better future for our children.”