‘Union Joe,’ Harris and Trump all made gains with unions — but not enough
1 month, 3 weeks ago

‘Union Joe,’ Harris and Trump all made gains with unions — but not enough

Politico  

But Biden has made a hard push for his vice president, and Marini said he and many other union leaders in this crucial swing state have prioritized making the economic case in favor of Harris to their members. Wayne Miller, the head of the sprinkler fitters union, was even more bullish: “She’s going to be absolutely fantastic, and she’s going to surprise a lot of people,” he said of Harris. And we win because of the union.” Still, union members in both Pittsburgh and Philadelphia question Harris, Trump and Biden’s labor records and commitment to them. A Harris official, however, said there’s really no comparison between the vice president’s record and Trump’s and mentioned the former president appointing “union busters” to the National Labor Relations Board, among other things. “American laborers and unions support President Trump because they have paid the price for Kamala’s failed economic policies over the past four years,” Karoline Leavitt, the Trump campaign’s national press secretary, said in a statement.

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Trump’s Republican Party is increasingly winning union voters. It’s a shift seen in his labor pick
1 month ago

Trump’s Republican Party is increasingly winning union voters. It’s a shift seen in his labor pick

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Working-class voters helped Republicans make steady election gains this year and expanded a coalition that increasingly includes rank-and-file union members, a political shift spotlighting one of President-elect Donald Trump’s latest Cabinet picks: a GOP congresswoman, who has drawn labor support, to be his labor secretary. “Lori’s strong support from both the Business and Labor communities will ensure that …

'Not good enough anymore': Union leader says Dems lost crucial argument to Trump
1 month, 2 weeks ago

'Not good enough anymore': Union leader says Dems lost crucial argument to Trump

Raw Story  

The consensus among pollsters is that President-elect Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 election was largely due to voters trusting him more on economic issues. In a thread posted to X, Jimmy Williams — who is general president of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades — lamented that a second Trump term would be "disastrous for my members." …

Unions to Democrats: Don’t blame us for Tuesday’s losses
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Unions to Democrats: Don’t blame us for Tuesday’s losses

Politico  

Union leaders were quick to take credit for holding the line, though they acknowledged they faced headwinds from Democrats’ overall economic messaging. “The labor movement put together probably its most expansive program overall, and it had results,” said Jimmy Williams Jr., the head of the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades. “There were much bigger issues afoot for Democrats …

Harris Is Struggling With Blue-Collar Union Members. This Union Is Doing All It Can To Change That.
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Harris Is Struggling With Blue-Collar Union Members. This Union Is Doing All It Can To Change That.

Huff Post  

SOUTHEAST WISCONSIN — Flanked by several leaders of the 13 building trades unions whose members are constructing a massive artificial intelligence data center in a rural area south of Milwaukee, Mitch Landrieu, the co-chair of Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign and former White House infrastructure czar, had what looked like an easy task before him. But he emphasized the …

The latest union snub for Harris and Walz underscores a bigger problem for their campaign
2 months, 2 weeks ago

The latest union snub for Harris and Walz underscores a bigger problem for their campaign

Politico  

Democrats’ waning influence with unions, especially industrial, male-heavy groups like the firefighters and Teamsters, has been a major point of concern for Democrats since Harris took over the ticket from Biden, who was widely hailed by union leaders as a staunch ally of organized labor. | Mark Schiefelbein/AP While union officials thought the IAFF board had the votes to endorse …

'Bigots': Teamsters union slammed for not endorsing Harris despite backing Biden
3 months ago

'Bigots': Teamsters union slammed for not endorsing Harris despite backing Biden

Raw Story  

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters has announced that, for the first time since 1988, it will not be endorsing the Democratic candidate for president. When announcing its decision to not endorse either former President Donald Trump or Vice President Kamala Harris in the November election, the Teamsters complained there were "few commitments" from either party's nominees on "top Teamsters issues." …

Teamsters members heavily favor Trump over Harris ahead of union endorsement decision
3 months ago

Teamsters members heavily favor Trump over Harris ahead of union endorsement decision

Politico  

“Our members are the union, and their voices and opinions must be at the forefront of everything the Teamsters do,” O’Brien said in a release. “Our final decision around a possible Presidential endorsement will not be made lightly, but you can be sure it will be driven directly by our diverse membership.” Shortly thereafter, the Teamsters announced it would not …

Teamsters union declines to endorse Harris or Trump for president
3 months ago

Teamsters union declines to endorse Harris or Trump for president

LA Times  

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters has declined to endorse Kamala Harris, left, or Donald Trump for president. The International Brotherhood of Teamsters declined Wednesday to endorse Kamala Harris or Donald Trump for president, saying neither candidate had sufficient support from the 1.3-million-member union. “Unfortunately, neither major candidate was able to make serious commitments to our union to ensure the interests …

Labor unrest threatens to upend Harris’ economic pitch
3 months, 1 week ago

Labor unrest threatens to upend Harris’ economic pitch

Politico  

So far the White House — and Harris’ campaign — have stayed hands off. White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre on Friday said neither Harris nor President Joe Biden planned to walk the Boeing picket lines, as Biden did last year during an auto workers strike. “It’s a game changing event that people need to be focused on,” said New Jersey …

Harris meets with Teamsters as union nears endorsement decision
3 months, 1 week ago

Harris meets with Teamsters as union nears endorsement decision

Politico  

O’Brien said the union is wrapping up polling of its membership ahead of an executive board meeting on Wednesday. “There’s no secret that the Teamsters union is very different than most unions, and I mean that with total respect; we represent everybody from airline pilots and zookeepers, O’Brien said. But it switched up its process under O’Brien, courting presidential candidates …

Harris to meet with Teamsters as union weighs endorsement
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Harris to meet with Teamsters as union weighs endorsement

Politico  

“Our members are the backbone of this nation, working in all 50 states and representing every political background. We look forward to having a conversation on the direction of the country and the issues that matter to working people,” O’Brien said in a statement posted on the social media platform X. It’s the latest development in a saga that has …

Watch: Biden and Harris hold first joint campaign event since president’s exit from 2024 race
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Watch: Biden and Harris hold first joint campaign event since president’s exit from 2024 race

The Independent  

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Kamala Harris looks to Joe Biden for a boost in Pennsylvania as the two are set to attend a Labour Day parade
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Kamala Harris looks to Joe Biden for a boost in Pennsylvania as the two are set to attend a Labour Day parade

The Hindu  

Vice-President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden are co-headlining a campaign event on Monday in the marquee battleground state of Pennsylvania as Ms. Harris balances presenting herself as “a new way forward” while remaining intensely loyal to Mr. Biden and the policies he has pushed. Ms. Harris’ and Mr. Biden’s appearance at the parade, one of the largest such gatherings …

Harris opposes U.S. Steel’s sale to a Japanese firm in Pennsylvania appearance with Biden
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Harris opposes U.S. Steel’s sale to a Japanese firm in Pennsylvania appearance with Biden

LA Times  

Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris and President Biden arrive to campaign at the IBEW Local Union #5 hall in Pittsburgh on Sept. 2, 2024. Vice President Kamala Harris used a joint campaign appearance with President Biden in the crucial swing state of Pennsylvania to say that U.S. Steel should remain domestically owned — concurring with the White House’s …

Harris, Biden and allies hit battlegrounds for Labor Day blitz
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Harris, Biden and allies hit battlegrounds for Labor Day blitz

Politico  

The Labor Day travel barrage, coming at the unofficial start of campaign season when most Americans begin paying closer attention to the election, speaks to Harris’ efforts to consolidate the support of labor across battleground states. Biden’s Labor Day campaign stop reflects his targeted role on the campaign trail in the months ahead. Walz, a former union member, was a …

Harris seeks to neutralize Trump’s appeal to some rank-and-file union members
4 months ago

Harris seeks to neutralize Trump’s appeal to some rank-and-file union members

Politico  

The vast majority of top labor leaders and unions have thrown their support behind Harris, including the AFL-CIO, Service Employees International Union, North America’s Building Trades Unions and the United Auto Workers. Teamsters President Sean O’Brien spoke at the Republican National Convention last month and called Trump “one tough S.O.B.” after surviving an assassination attempt. | Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty …

Trump gutted federal employee unions. They believe he'd do it again
4 months, 1 week ago

Trump gutted federal employee unions. They believe he'd do it again

NPR  

Trump gutted federal employee unions. They believe he'd do it again toggle caption Stefani Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images Labor unions are among Kamala Harris’ most fervent backers in her run for president, and federal employee unions especially so. Sponsor Message With the sweep of his pen, Trump disempowered federal employee unions Labor unions represent roughly half the federal government's civilian …

Teamsters’ Black caucus defies leadership with Harris endorsement
4 months, 1 week ago

Teamsters’ Black caucus defies leadership with Harris endorsement

Politico  

“Their records reflect a deep dedication to advancing labor rights and supporting working-class Americans,” it said. TNBC Chair James Curbeam said in the statement that the caucus based its decision on former President Donald Trump’s actions over both his career in politics and business. O’Brien had harsh words for Trump on Monday in a written response to his interview with …

UAW endorses Harris, giving her blue-collar firepower in industrial states
4 months, 3 weeks ago

UAW endorses Harris, giving her blue-collar firepower in industrial states

Associated Press  

DETROIT — The United Auto Workers on Wednesday endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president, giving her union firepower for the likely contest this November against Republican Donald Trump. UAW President Shawn Fain said in a statement that the union’s “job” in this year’s election was to defeat Trump. The UAW endorsed Biden’s reelection bid in January, just a few …

With a few holdouts, Kamala Harris rides Biden wave to pick up union support
4 months, 4 weeks ago

With a few holdouts, Kamala Harris rides Biden wave to pick up union support

The Independent  

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Biden’s union wall is showing strains as questions swirl about his candidacy
5 months, 1 week ago

Biden’s union wall is showing strains as questions swirl about his candidacy

Politico  

Nelson said Friday that her remarks were “distorted” and that “President Biden and Vice President Harris have my full support,” but she acknowledged expressing concerns. “Everyone’s a little nervous,” one former union president who is still plugged into the movement told POLITICO on Friday, adding some are “extremely nervous.” Steadfast union support is critical for Biden at a time when …

Biden looks to union leaders for support as he seeks to reassure worried Democrats
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden looks to union leaders for support as he seeks to reassure worried Democrats

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden met Wednesday with the executive council of the AFL-CIO, America’s largest federation of trade unions, to shore up support from a critical constituency as he beats back continued calls to step aside in the 2024 campaign. Hours later in the Oval Office, when a reporter asked him about an opinion piece written by George Clooney …

Unions aren’t swinging to the right — but they’re doing their calculus
11 months, 1 week ago

Unions aren’t swinging to the right — but they’re doing their calculus

Politico  

For now, Biden allies say they are confident the president’s pro-union bona fides will mean strong support for him as the campaign unfolds. “We just didn’t see a particular benefit for early endorsements or jumping in until we address some unfinished business with this current administration,” American Postal Workers Union President Mark Dimondstein said in an interview. “He is proud …

Biden holds first campaign rally for 2024 re-election bid
1 year, 6 months ago

Biden holds first campaign rally for 2024 re-election bid

Al Jazeera  

The US president addresses members of the AFL-CIO, which represents more than 12.5 million workers, as he kicks off campaign rally. United States President Joe Biden made his 2024 re-election pitch to union members in Philadelphia in his first political rally since launching his campaign in April, aiming to shore up a key part of his political coalition and bolster …

Rallying With Union Members, Biden Calls Himself 'Most Pro-Union President' In History
1 year, 6 months ago

Rallying With Union Members, Biden Calls Himself 'Most Pro-Union President' In History

Huff Post  

President Joe Biden speaks during a political rally in Philadelphia on Saturday, June 17. Joe Lamberti/Associated Press PHILADELPHIA — Speaking on Saturday to more than a thousand union members in his first campaign rally of the 2024 election cycle, President Joe Biden celebrated the work that he’s done to create union jobs and warned union members about the dangers of …

Biden is returning to his union roots as his 2024 campaign gears up
1 year, 6 months ago

Biden is returning to his union roots as his 2024 campaign gears up

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Joe Biden opened his 2020 presidential run at a Pittsburgh union hall, declaring, “I’m a union man. “He sees the role that working people and unions play in everything that he’s trying to make happen.” Many of the country’s top unions, including the AFL-CIO, American Federation of Teachers and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, …

Harris bringing energy, dollars and more to Biden’s campaign
4 years, 4 months ago

Harris bringing energy, dollars and more to Biden’s campaign

Associated Press  

— In her first two days as Joe Biden’s running mate, Kamala Harris has fired off the campaign’s sharpest criticism of President Donald Trump’s shortcomings. “We always look for surrogates and validators that help close the deal and can speak to voters who needed another reason to say, ‘Yes, I’m gonna support Joe Biden,’” said Donna Brazile, a former Democratic …

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