(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - In a call with Reporters, National and Battleground State Workers and Labor Leaders discussed Union Voters’ support for the Harris-Walz Democratic Ticket and previewed plans to mobilize during the final weeks of the campaign, including a massive ground game that will contact five million Union Voters in Battleground States by Election Day.

National AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler also shared a digital ad highlighting the salient issue of overtime pay, one of several the AFL-CIO is running to millions of voters in Battleground States on digital and streaming platforms.

Like the other ads in the seven-figure buy, the video features Union Members speaking directly to fellow Union Members, replicating the unique conversations happening at worksites, when knocking on doors and on phones as part of the Labor Movement’s 2024 Political Program.

Below are excerpts from speakers’ remarks:

National AFL-CIO President Shuler said: “The road to the White House goes through our Union Halls.  Elon Musk can spend all the money he wants to try to build Donald Trump a ground game - but he doesn’t know how to do what we do.  We have the infrastructure, the right message and most importantly, the trust of our Members.  We’ve contacted (1.6 million) voters in-person, having actual conversations that move the needle, and between now and Election Day, the AFL-CIO and our affiliated Unions will reach out to five million more voters in these Battleground States.  Across the Blue Wall states - where we make up (20%) of the electorate - and all over the country, we’re going to make the difference between now and Election Day.” 

National AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Fred Redmond said: “We’re not dropping in just during election season.  The Labor Movement has been intentional in building our infrastructure and fostering Worker solidarity.  We’re a trusted voice, and now we’re laying out the facts, showing exactly what electing Pro-Worker and Pro-Union Candidates will mean to Workers’ jobs and their ability and right to bargain strong contracts.  Reaching People of Color and boosting turnout with this demographic is critical to our success.  And this focus is paying big dividends. Our internal tracking shows that Union Voters may well be the difference for Harris and Walz in the Southern Battleground States.”

American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME) President Lee Saunders said: “I can tell you that this is as strong a political program as we’ve ever run.  The Solidarity Program has engaged thousands upon thousands of Union Members around the country.  Every day, we are knocking on doors, talking to Union households and mobilizing them to vote for endorsed candidates.  AFSCME is all in.” 

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