Kamala Harris organizes a diverse workforce in the Sun Belt region

Vice President Kamala Harris is mobilizing a diverse labor force in the Sun Belt to support her campaign. She is leveraging the strength of union groups with a significant membership of women and people of color to reach voters in crucial battleground states. Harris is focusing on low-propensity Latino and Black voters and has the support of organizations such as the SEIU and the AFL-CIO. The organizational power of these unions can provide her with a loyal army of workers to connect with the constituencies she is targeting and counter former President Donald Trump’s messaging on the economy. Harris has a long history of supporting unions in California, which has motivated these workers to support her. Labor leaders predict thousands of union members will help with canvassing efforts in battleground states. While Trump has attempted to distance himself from policies targeting unions, his allies are associated with efforts to roll back protections for organized labor. Harris faces challenges in winning over all union voters, as some groups, like the Teamsters Union, have stayed neutral in the presidential race. However, there is a surge in enthusiasm among labor members in states like Arizona, where Harris has seen improvements in the polls. Labor groups in the Sun Belt are expected to play a crucial role in the November election, and Harris’ connection with these workers could be instrumental in securing victory.

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