Union Support for Kamala Harris Rises Ahead of 2024

Democrats are hopeful that Kamala Harris's candidacy will energize their base in California, potentially aiding in flipping key congressional seats to regain control of the House, needing only four GOP seats to do so. Harris's campaign has seen significant backing from organized labor, with unions like AFL-CIO and SEIU actively campaigning in swing states such as Michigan and Nevada, despite some union members' previous support for Trump (Washington Post, Politico, Independent). Harris has made strides in economic trust issues, narrowing the historical Republican advantage, though Trump still leads slightly in specific polls (TIME). Major public unions have invested substantial funds into promoting Democratic candidates, funneling over $60 million to political organizations, though Harris remains unpopular among some union households (Daily Caller, American Greatness). This union support is crucial as labor groups engage their extensive networks to influence key working-class voters (Politico, Independent).