Any hope that Trump had of getting endorsements from labor rapidly evaporated, as unions are supporting Vice President Kamala Harris.
Right here is the checklist of Labor endorsements for Harris:
American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO): “From day one, Vice President Kamala Harris has been a real associate in main probably the most pro-labor administration in historical past… At each step in her distinguished profession in public workplace, she’s confirmed herself a principled and tenacious fighter for working folks and a visionary chief we will depend on. From taking over Wall Road and company greed to main efforts to broaden reasonably priced baby care and help susceptible employees, she’s proven repeatedly that she’s on our aspect. With Kamala Harris within the White Home, collectively we’ll proceed to construct on the highly effective legacy of the Biden-Harris administration to create good union jobs, develop the labor motion and make our financial system work for all of us.”
American Federation of State, County & Municipal Staff (AFSCME): “Vice President Harris is strictly the precise particular person to fulfill the second. She is going to battle to save lots of American democracy, and she is going to carry a pro-worker message throughout the nation, making the case that Trump’s Venture 2025 would do lasting injury to working folks, the financial system and our nation.
“That is an inspiring and historic candidacy. Vice President Harris has been cracking the glass ceiling her entire profession – now she has the chance to change into the primary lady and the primary lady of coloration to carry the best workplace within the land. And AFSCME will assist her get there.
“We’re all in for Kamala Harris. From in the present day till November 5, we’ll mobilize in communities nationwide, turning out the vote and transferring mountains to make Kamala Harris the forty seventh president of the US.”
Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU): ATU is Ridin’ with Harris!
American Federation of Academics (AFT): The @aftunion Exec. Council simply voted to endorse @KamalaHarris for president, topic to ratification by delegates to the 2024 AFT conference. Harris is combating to revive Roe, combating for households,for scholar debt aid and is a robust advocate for employees.
Communications Employees of America (CWA): CWA endorses Kamala Harris for President!
We should be sure that we proceed to construct on the progress now we have made alongside President Biden and Vice President Harris and get the job performed
Worldwide Alliance of Theatrical Stage Staff: The Biden-Harris administration has actively sought to incorporate the voices of IATSE behind-the-scenes leisure employees in selections that influence our industries and workplaces. IATSE has had a seat on the desk and unprecedented alternatives to weigh-in on coverage selections that influence our members. We have now each confidence that can proceed below Vice President Kamala Harris’ management. Powered by the energy of the IATSE membership, we’ll put the total weight of our Alliance behind Kamala Harris for President and construct on the progress we’ve made the final 4 years.
Worldwide Brotherhood of Electrical Employees (IBEW): “Vice President Harris has been a confirmed ally of the IBEW. Working by President Biden’s aspect, she forged the deciding vote to save lots of our pensions. Their administration created good union jobs via the Bipartisan Infrastructure Regulation, the American Rescue Act, the Inflation Discount Act and the CHIPS and Science Act. … IBEW members know Vice President Harris and have engaged together with her during the last 4 years as she’s visited our job websites, union halls and coaching services. She has listened to us, and we stand assured that she is going to proceed this administration’s extraordinary report on behalf of working folks when she is sworn into workplace subsequent January.”
The Worldwide Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT): We imagine that Kamala Harris’ management is important to making sure that the positive factors now we have made usually are not solely preserved however expanded upon. The IUPAT proudly helps the historic candidacy of Kamala Harris for President of the US. We’re assured that she is going to proceed to champion the rights of employees and advance a pro-labor agenda that advantages all People, and we look ahead to mobilizing our members within the months forward to make {that a} actuality.
Service Staff Worldwide Union (SEIU): SEIU is proud to endorse VP @KamalaHarris as our nominee for President. As a girl of coloration & the kid of immigrant dad and mom, VP Harris isn’t solely a historic selection to guide the ticket – she is ready. She brings many years of public service combating for employees throughout industries.
United Farm Employees: The United Farm Employees is proud to endorse VP Kamala Harris for President. Dime con quien andas, y te digo quien eres. Kamala Harris stood with farm employees as CA’s Lawyer Common, as US Senator, and as Vice President. There’s work to be performed, and we’re prepared. Sí, se puede!
The United Meals and Business Employees Worldwide Union (UFCW): Right this moment, the UFCW Worldwide Govt Board is proud to announce the endorsement of Vice President Harris to be the subsequent President of the US. She has all the time proven up for our members, whether or not it was throughout her time representing California within the U.S. Senate or as a part of probably the most pro-union administration in fashionable American historical past, Vice President Harris has employees’ backs.
Donald Trump criticized the president of the United Auto Employees throughout his nomination acceptance speech as a result of he’s nonetheless upset that they didn’t endorse him.
Labor isn’t going to be fooled by Trump and gross sales pitch when his insurance policies make him some of the anti-labor presidents in US historical past. The Democratic coalition is rallying round Kamala Harris to take the battle to Donald Trump.
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Member of the Society of Skilled Journalists and The American Political Science Affiliation
