Benjamin Yount, Metro News
SPRINGFIELD, IL-(Effingham Radio)- Illinois’ largest public sector union is finally taking sides in the race for governor.
AFSCME on Friday announced that it is endorsing Democrat J.B. Pritzker in November.
AFSCME’s announcement is not a surprise.
The union has battled for years with Pritzker’s opponent, Governor Bruce Rauner.
The union says Governor Rauner has harmed the state.
It says its endorsement of Pritzker was unanimous.