IAFF Declines 2024 Election Endorsement

Vice President Kamala Harris faced a significant setback as the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), representing over 300,000 members, decided not to endorse any presidential candidate in the 2024 election, marking a departure from their usual Democratic support. This decision reflects the shifting loyalties within American labor unions, as the IAFF and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters abstained from endorsing candidates, with internal polls indicating a preference for Donald Trump among their members. Despite this, Harris continues to receive endorsements from other unions like the United Auto Workers and AFL-CIO. The IAFF's decision, made by a narrow margin, was intended to maintain unity and better advocate for their members' interests. This non-endorsement is seen as a blow to Harris's campaign, which has been striving to garner support from organized labor to appeal to working-class voters in key swing states.