Vice President Kamala Harris has received endorsements from several major labor unions as she campaigns for the Democratic nomination for president. The AFL-CIO, SEIU, AFSCME, AFT, and others have all announced their support for Harris. However, some unions, such as the UAW, have not yet endorsed her candidacy, showcasing the need for her to reach out to more working-class voters. Biden, Sherman, and other unions have praised Harris for her support of labor and her dedication to creating good union jobs.
Despite these endorsements, there are still concerns within the labor movement. The UAW, for example, has reservations about the national transition to electric vehicles and the potential impact on workers. Other issues, such as workplace safety and the conservative Project 2025, are also important to UAW members. Ongoing efforts to dismantle the National Labor Relations Board by figures like Elon Musk are further complicating the labor landscape.
The Teamsters Union, led by Sean O’Brien, has expressed some openness to bipartisan cooperation and has not yet endorsed a presidential candidate. O’Brien’s speech at the Republican National Convention drew criticism from some within the union, highlighting internal divisions over the direction labor should take in the political arena. Despite these challenges, Harris remains focused on garnering support from labor groups as she vies for the Democratic nomination for president.
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