Labor 2024 - Week 9

October 27 - November 2,  2024

The final countdown! We are in crunch time.  A week before the Election and we are giving it everything we have! We have been burining up the phone lines and knocking down doors all week long with even more intensity and we are so grateful for all the union activists that have been hanging out with us all election season, but particularly this week.  

**Special thank you to our Saturday walk sponsors - AFGE and IATSE 22 in NOVA, USW 1023 in Western, UA 10 in Central, and NFT 4261 in Eastern! 

Again, our turnout this week was absolutely incredible!  We are thankful for spirited fun and hard work of our canvass launch sponsors, in coordination with our Zone Leads, who made it all possible! And of course, thank you to every volunteer putting in the work to make sure union members across the Commonwealth are informed and their voices are heard at the ballot box this year.

With only a few days left until Tuesday, November 5th, we a kicking it into overdrive! There's a short list of ways and opportunities to 

Here's the deal:

1. Phonebanks -- Let's call our members and remind them to cast their ballot. We have a lot of numbers we need to call, and we would love you to join us! 

   1. Monday 11/1: Virtual Phone Bank 10am - 6pm - Contact a Zone Lead near you here.

   2. Tuesday 11/2: Virtual Phone Bank 10am - 6pm - Contact a Zone Lead near you here.

2. Canvassing -- Join us in knocking doors of union members in your area to remind them of the importance of the election! GOTV canvassing is available everyday, but contact your local zone lead to register for the final election day push! Contact a Zone Lead near you here. 

**REMINDER: Learn all the details on Election Day voting, getting a ride to the polls, and more on our Voting Info page.  Be sure to review and share the important dates and details needed to cast a ballot this election. 

Election Day is Tuesday, November 5, 2024 and we have too much at stake to sit this one out! Let's get out the vote! 

Labor 2024 - Week 8

October 20 - October 26,  2024

This week, we learned that the word 'tired' just isn't in union vocabulary; especially when it comes down to elections. This week of GOTV has been set ablaze ! Union activists have turned up the heat on getting out the vote.  

This past week, we did what needed to be done all across the state. We phone banked and broke records during the week, and then on the weekend, continued to add to our record breaking with canvasser turnout! We've got to keep it up -- We are thankful for spirited fun and hard work of our canvass launch sponsors in coordination with our Zone Leads, who made it all possible: 

**Special thank you to our Saturday walk sponsors - IAM 1759 & LIUNA in NOVA, USW 831 & UA 10 in Western, IBT 322 & OPEIU 334 in Central, and IBEW 80 in Eastern! 

It is because of their adoption of this past Saturday's walk, that we had a great turnout, great food, and great fun! 

We are just a little under 2 weeks away from Election Day and the fact of the matter is that union members' votes will be the deciding factor on whether our union endorsed, pro-labor candidates take the win this election.

You've heard us say it before -- there's a lot at stake for us and all working families across the Commonwealth, and we can't let up now. Now is the time to dig deep, power through, and get - out- the- vote! 

So, the point is, we need you...we need you on the phones, we need you on the doors, and we need you to vote and talk to your members now through Election Day, and here's how you can help.

1. Leaflet Worksites: Head over to the Working Families Toolkit and/or contact your Zone Lead and get those fliers to hand out to your members on the worksite(s). 

2. Phonebanks -- Let's call our members and remind them to cast their ballot. We have a lot of numbers we need to call, and we would love you to join us! 

3. Canvassing -- Join us in knocking doors of union members in your area to remind them of the importance of the election! GOTV canvassing is available everyday, but Saturdays are our big canvass launches across the state! 

Help us recruit some more union members to help in the efforts of Labor 2024. It's never to late to get involved -- in fact, there's no better time like the present! Be sure to check our mobilize page or our  calendar page to find out how you can participate in our upcoming phone banks, canvass launches, and other events happening in your area. Together, we can make a difference!

**REMINDER: You can vote early in person right now until Saturday, November 2nd. Learn all the details on early voting, Election Day voting, getting a ride to the polls, and more on our Voting Info page.  Be sure to review and share the important dates and details needed to cast a ballot this election. 

Election Day is Tuesday, November 5, 2024 and we have too much at stake to sit this one out! Let's get out the vote! 

Check out our upcoming events and photos from the week! 

Upcoming Events

• Wednesday: Virtual Phone Bank  - Register here

• Saturday: Labor 2024 Canvass Launch - RSVP here **Note: You MUST RSVP to attend the Saturday outdoor walk launches.  

Let’s keep pushing forward as we work to elect pro-labor candidates who will champion our rights and protect working families. 

Labor 2024 - Week 7

October 13 - October 19,  2024

This week, Virginia closed out its online voter registration and updates. This means doing it ahead of voting is over, but you can still do same day voter registration/update your registration on-site when you go to vote in person! 

Also this week, we've added more volunteers and release staff capacity, local unions have prepared to send out their last mail pieces by next week - Oct. 21st, we have prepped and mailed out our second round of postcards to members -- this time, all about getting out the vote, and we've overall, done a fantastic job in moving forward towards Election Day with all of our hard work.

**Special thank you to our Saturday walk sponsors - IUPAT DC 51 & UA in NOVA, CWA 2204 in Western, the Central Virginia Labor Federation in Central, and the Hampton Roads Building Trades in Eastern! 

Our phone bank turnout and our canvass launch turnout is phenomenal -- and with just 2 more Saturdays before Election Day - November 5th - we can only expect, hope, and anticipate more union activists getting involved, showing up, and showing out this election season to ensure our voices are heard at the ballot box this year. We need you and your local union siblings across the Commonwealth to come out and make the union difference in this last stretch! 

It's never to late to get involved -- in fact, there's no better time like the present! Be sure to check our mobilize page or our  calendar page to find out how you can participate in our upcoming phone banks, canvass launches, and other events happening in your area. Together, we can make a difference!

Check out our upcoming events and photos from the week! 

Upcoming Events

• Wednesday: Virtual Phone Bank  - Register here

• Saturday: Labor 2024 Canvass Launch - RSVP here **Note: You MUST RSVP to attend the Saturday outdoor walk launches.  

Let’s keep pushing forward as we work to elect pro-labor candidates who will champion our rights and protect working families. 

Labor 2024 - Week 6

October 6 - October 12,  2024

Wow -- our biggest week yet! We are in the full swing of GOTV -- Get Out The Vote efforts, and things are rocking and rolling! 

We had the largest turnout this week at our canvass launches, and thanks to all of our volunteers who made it possible. We are having awesome conversations on the doors, phones, and at the mailboxes of our fellow union voters. Union members are fired up and ready to vote (if they haven't already) for Kamala-Walz and our union-endorsed candidates Senator Tim Kaine and their respective Congressional candidate in their district. 

**Special thank you to our Saturday walk sponsors - UFCW 400 & UBC in NOVA, UFCW 400 & UA 10 in Western, UFCW 400 in Central, and UFCW 400 in Eastern! 

We love the momentum, and as we inch closer and closer to November 5th, we've got to keep it up. The union vote is what will make the difference in this election, and we aren't letting our win pass us by, but we need all hands on deck the next few weeks to get it done. Check our mobilize page or our  calendar page to find out how you can participate in our upcoming phone banks, canvass launches, and other events happening in your area. Together, we can make a difference!

Check out our upcoming events and photos from the week! 

Upcoming Events

• Wednesday: Virtual Phone Bank  - Register here

• Saturday: Labor 2024 Canvass Launch - RSVP here **Note: You MUST RSVP to attend the Saturday outdoor walk launches.  

Let’s keep pushing forward as we work to elect pro-labor candidates who will champion our rights and protect working families. 

Labor 2024 - Week 5

September 29 - October 5,  2024

We are officially 4 weeks out from the election! And union members across the Commonwealth, we will decide Virginia's fate - the fate of unions, and the fate of every working family from Virginia to California to everywhere in between!

All week we were burning up the phone lines and beating the pavement bringing all the good election information to our union members' doors, and our work hasn't gone unnoticed as all across the state union-endorsed candidates are turning up and showing out at our Saturday canvass walks! 

We kicked off things in Western this weekend as well, and they were fired up and ready to go! 

Turnout this week topped the charts again, and so did the fun! It would not have happened if it weren't for our amazing canvass launch sponsors: 

**Special thank you to our Saturday walk sponsors - UAW 2069 in Western, NALC in Eastern,  IATSE 487 & IBEW 666 in Central, and FCFT 2401 in NOVA! 

It is because of their adoption of a Saturday walk, that we have a great turnout, great food, and great fun! 

Luckily, there's still more fun to be had - you heard it earlier in the newsletter -- we have exactly 4 weeks to kick up the fun and turn up the union fire! There's a lot to do -- we need volunteers to phone bank, knock doors, and write post cards.

REMINDER: Local unions, have you sent a piece of mail to your members about the election? If not, there's no time like the present! Reach out to your Zone Lead for assistance! We have to make one last push -- get that mail out before October 21st in order to ensure your members hear from you on this election.

You can request your ballot or vote early in person this year right now. Learn all the details on early vote and getting registered/updating your registration and more on our Voting Info page.  Be sure to review and share the important dates and details needed to cast a ballot this election. 

Join Us in the Effort!

Help us recruit some more union members to help in the efforts of Labor 2024. Be sure to check out our calendar page to sign up for our virtual phone banks, canvass launches, and more held in your area throughout the week! 

Check out our upcoming events and photos from the week! 

Upcoming Events

• Wednesday: Virtual Phone Bank  - Register here

• Saturday: Labor 2024 Canvass Launch - RSVP here **Note: You MUST RSVP to attend the Saturday outdoor walk launches.  

Let’s keep pushing forward as we work to elect pro-labor candidates who will champion our rights and protect working families. Thank you for your dedication, and let’s do this! 

Labor 2024 - Week 4

September 22 - 28,  2024

Week 4 -- It can only be up from here! This week we saw hurricanes and wild weather rock parts of the U.S. including Virginia, and we send our love, prayers, thoughts, and support to those effected by the storm. Here in Virginia, we also saw some serious damage in Southwest with lots of rain, flooding, power outages, heavy winds, and much more. And although we were keeping our eyes out for more residual weather effects across the state, labor activists didn't let it stop them from talking to union members about the election -- post card writers, phone bankers, and door knockers turned up all week to make sure union members were being heard and that they were being educated on the upcoming election .

**Special thank you to our Saturday walk sponsors - AFGE Locals 1992 & 3380 in Central, ATU 689 in NOVA, and USW 8888 in Eastern! 

All in all, we are working hard, but we are now almost a month a way from Election Day -- Virginians can early vote (in some localities on Sunday(s)) and they can register to vote on Election Day as well -- that being said, we need more hands on deck to make things shake out in favor of working people this election because there is so much to do and so little time! Help us recruit some more union members to help in the efforts of Labor 2024. Be sure to check out our calendar page to sign up for our virtual phone banks, canvass launches, and more held in your area throughout the week! 

Join Us in the Effort!
The momentum is building, and we need your help to keep it going! Check our calendar page to find out how you can participate in our upcoming phone banks, canvass launches, and other events happening in your area. Together, we can make a difference!

Check out our upcoming events and photos from the week! 

Upcoming Events

• Wednesday: Virtual Phone Bank  - Register here

• Saturday: Labor 2024 Canvass Launch - RSVP here **Note: You MUST RSVP to attend the Saturday outdoor walk launches.  

Let’s keep pushing forward as we work to elect pro-labor candidates who will champion our rights and protect working families. Thank you for your dedication, and let’s make Week 5 even stronger!

Labor 2024 - Week 3

September 15 - 21,  2024

We’ve wrapped up another dynamic week in our Labor 2024 campaign! The energy on the ground is palpable as we continue to mobilize and engage with union members across Virginia.

A Huge Thanks to Our Canvass Teams!
This week, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the volunteers who turned out for our canvassing efforts. Your commitment to talking with fellow union members about the importance of this election is what makes our movement strong. It’s inspiring to see so many seasoned activists sharing their experiences and motivating others to get involved!

As we inch closer to the November election, it’s crucial that we amplify our voices. Every conversation counts, and the issues we discuss today will shape the future for our families and communities. Remember, your vote is your power!

**Special thank you to our Saturday walk sponsors - UA 110 in Eastern,  AFGE Locals 1992 & 2145 in Central, and IUEC & IBEW 26 in NOVA! 

Early Voting Begins Soon!
Mark your calendars—early voting started this Friday, September 20th! All across Virginia we saw record numbers for day 1 early voting. This is so exciting and truly speaks to the excitement around the election season, and it is contagious. Make sure to spread the word among your union members, family, and friends about how to participate. Check out early vote locations across the Commonwealth, and head to our info page for all the details on early voting and registration updates.

Join Us in the Effort!
The momentum is building, and we need your help to keep it going! Check our calendar page to find out how you can participate in our upcoming phone banks, canvass launches, and other events happening in your area. Together, we can make a difference!

Check out our upcoming events and photos from the week! 

Upcoming Events

• Wednesday: Virtual Phone Bank  - Register here

• Saturday: Labor 2024 Canvass Launch - RSVP here **Note: You MUST RSVP to attend the Saturday outdoor walk launches.  

Let’s keep pushing forward as we work to elect pro-labor candidates who will champion our rights and protect working families. Thank you for your dedication, and let’s make Week 4 even stronger!

Labor 2024 - Week 2

September 9 - 14, 2024

Second week is down in the books! This week we made more calls and knocked even more doors!

**Special thank you to our Saturday walk sponsors - IAM 1759 in NOVA, CWA 2201 in Central, and CWA 2205 in Eastern! 

At our Saturday canvasses, union activists came together to talk to other union members about the election, and this week proved to be the week of our well-seasoned union activists on the doors, and they had a blast while they knocked until they couldn't knock anymore.

This election season, Virginia is at a pivotal point where with each week we come closer and closer to putting pro-labor, working family friendly candidates in office to ensure that we protect our union and working family rights. The issues of today, could be resolved with every union member's vote casted this November. This is why we will continue to talk to our members and more importantly, listen to what they care about when it comes to daily life and who they will vote for.  

Speaking of voting...We are gearing up for early vote, which begins next week, Friday, September 20th. Be sure to let your union members and family and friends know all about how to early vote by checking out our info page. 

The election cycle is moving forward, and we need your help! 

Help us recruit some more union members to help in the efforts of Labor 2024. Be sure to check out our calendar page to sign up for our virtual phone banks, canvass launches, and more held in your area throughout the week! 

REMINDER: Early voting starts on Friday, September 20, 2024. Request your ballot or vote early in person this year. Learn all the details on early vote and getting registered/updating your registration and more on our Voting Info page.

Check out our upcoming events and photos from the week! 

Upcoming Events

• Wednesday: Virtual Phone Bank  - Register here

• Saturday: Labor 2024 Canvass Launch - RSVP here **Note: You MUST RSVP to attend the Saturday outdoor walk launches.  

Labor 2024 - Canvas Kick-Off

September 2 - 7, 2024

What a first week ! Well...actually, we have been full force in the Labor 2024 cycle since the beginning of summer with our great release staff, but this week, we had great labor day celebrations across the state and to end the week, we kicked off our Saturday canvasses with a great turnout of union activists  to knock doors of our fellow union members! 

**Special thank you to Eastern Virginia Labor Federation, UA Local 10, and NATCA for sponsoring our first walks of the cycle across the state! 

This year, it's all hands on deck as we ramp up our real conversations on the phones and on the doors with our union members about the issues that are most important to them, and if not more importantly, what's at stake this election cycle.  All across the state, union members have been talking to other union members to hear what they care about, to inform them about the importance of voting in this election, reminding them of voting changes, assisting in updating voter registrations, and giving all the important dates and details needed to cast a ballot this election. 

Our volunteers this week kicked it off knocking tons of doors! Some great conversations and responses occurred throughout all the excitement of being able to come together.  You can really feel the excitement and momentum this year when speaking to our members -- they are fired up and ready to go!

Help us recruit some more union members to help in the efforts of Labor 2024. Be sure to check out our calendar page to sign up for our virtual phone banks, canvass launches, and more held in your area throughout the week! 

REMINDER: Early voting starts on Friday, September 20, 2024. Request your ballot or vote early in person this year. Learn all the details on early vote and getting registered/updating your registration and more on our Voting Info page.

Check out our upcoming events and photos from the week! 

Upcoming Events

• Wednesday: Virtual Phone Bank  - Register here

• Saturday: Labor 2024 Canvass Launch - RSVP here **Note: You MUST RSVP to attend the Saturday outdoor walk launches.