WASHINGTON, Oct. 29, 2024—Brian Bryant, International President of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), today issued a statement on the IAM’s extensive political mobilization efforts in battleground states, emphasizing the critical role of union volunteers in getting out the vote for pro-worker candidates:
“As the nation’s largest aerospace, airline, transportation, and defense labor union, the IAM is committed to electing candidates who prioritize the needs of working families. Our union has already knocked on thousands of doors across key battleground states. From worksite visits to door-to-door efforts, IAM members are bringing our message directly to voters about what’s at stake this Election Day.
“IAM members will continue to participate in phone banks, labor walks, and other grassroots efforts in coordination with national AFL-CIO political program activities, engaging voters in key states leading up to the election on Nov. 5.
“Our members are fighting to protect good jobs, pensions, Social Security, and the fundamental right to organize. This election is about electing leaders who will advocate for these priorities. The IAM fully supports Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz for President and Vice President of the United States. Vice President Harris has been a proven champion for working families, driving initiatives like the American Rescue Plan and the CHIPS Act, which directly supported IAM jobs. Her running mate, Gov. Walz, a former union member, has an outstanding record of pro-worker legislation in Minnesota.
“IAM members will continue their door-to-door efforts over the final weekend, emphasizing the choice between continuing the progress made by the Biden-Harris administration or risking setbacks under former President Donald Trump’s policies.
“Under Trump, our members experienced the of at least 48 IAM-represented facilities and the loss of tens of thousands of IAM jobs. His failure to protect workers during the COVID-19 crisis and government shutdown had devastating consequences.
“This election is about rejecting policies that foster division and insecurity. With our members’ dedication and collective strength, we’re committed to building a more just and equitable future for America’s working families.”
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers is one of North America’s largest and most diverse industrial trade unions, representing approximately 600,000 active and retired members in the aerospace, defense, airlines, railroad, transit, healthcare, automotive, and other industries.
ATLANTA, Oct. 23, 2024 – Members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) are hitting the doors in Atlanta to help elect Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz in their bid for the White House. In collaboration with the Georgia AFL-CIO, IAM members are canvassing union households in the Atlanta area to help drive the turnout of union households.
“We have members from Atlanta and all across the Southern Territory who came to Atlanta to have conversations with their union members on the importance of voting in this election,” said IAM Southern Territory General Vice President Craig Martin. “Our members understand that this election is about protecting democracy, retirement security, and ensuring labor has a place at the table. We will continue to drive turnout until the polls close on election day.”
The labor walks will continue through Election Day, with IAM members and other union affiliates continuing their efforts to ensure a pro-labor outcome at the ballot box.
“Our goal over the past few weeks is to make sure we are hitting the doors of every union household and making sure they understand the importance of this election,” said IAM Southern Territory Chief of Staff Reggie Dixon. “It is essential for working families throughout Georgia and the entire South. Our rights are on the ballot, and we have to fight for the future of our democracy.”
The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers is one of North America’s largest and most diverse industrial trade unions, representing approximately 600,000 active and retired members in the aerospace, defense, airlines, railroad, transit, healthcare, automotive, and other industries.
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We want to talk with fellow union members about the candidates’ positions on key issues that will affect working people and labor unions.
There are lots of ways to help! If you’re not in the mood to knock on doors, try phone banking in-person and virtually.
With the threat of Project 2025, it is absolutely crucial to get involved and help elect the pro-labor candidates who will work for working families and fight for their rights.
Early voting and mail-in voting has already started in some states. Click here to find the early voting schedule in your state.
Trump’s Project 2025 is the 920-page document, written by at least 140 Trump advisers and former (and likely future) leaders in the Trump administration, that spells out what they plan to do during a Trump second term.
We are deeply concerned about pro-corporate policies that would drive up costs, put people out of work, endanger people’s lives and make it harder for working people to get ahead. For unions, this agenda would make it tougher for members to win gains in our next contracts and stack the deck in favor of CEOs.
The Nov. 5 national election date is approaching and IAM members have been in the city of Philadelphia and the battleground state of Pennsylvania.
The AFL-CIO is coordinating a massive canvass of all union members in the area and urging them to vote for pr-labor candidates. The teams of union members are walking neighborhoods and giving out election information to households asking them if they have made a plans to vote.
Pennsylvania State Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler took time to meet with the union members and thank them for their efforts to talk to union members about voting.
“I’m making sure unions are strong so the next generation of workers have the ability to join,” said Fiedler
More than 50 members from several AFL-CIO unions gathered this past Saturday at the Philadelphia’s Seafarers International Hall for the weekly labor walk. The members were given instructions on where they would be going for the morning midday action in the city. Various union members from several AFL-CIO unions took time to talk to the IAM Communications Department to explain why this election is important to them.
We’re less than three weeks away from Election Day!
Now is the time to make sure you’re ready to cast your vote this November and connect with your friends, family, IAM siblings and neighbors to ensure they are prepared to participate in the democratic process.
Knowing your status is an important step in making your voice heard in local and national elections. You can find more information about your state’s voting laws and deadlines through Ballot Ready.
And don’t forget, early voting has already started in some states. Click here to find the early voting schedule in your state.
Let’s make sure we’re well prepared this election cycle to cast our votes!
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