AFL-CIO Endorses Tim Walz for Vice President
The Facts -
- The AFL-CIO supports the Harris–Walz ticket, highlighting Walz's pro-worker stance.
- Gov. Walz has enacted laws for paid leave, stronger union rights, and worker protections.
- Walz has also negotiated a historic deal with Uber/Lyft and invested in infrastructure.
Harris Selects Tim Walz as Running Mate, AFL-CIO Backs Ticket
Today, Vice President Kamala Harris selected Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate, receiving enthusiastic support from the AFL-CIO.
“By selecting Gov. Tim Walz, Kamala Harris chose a principled fighter and labor champion who will stand up for working people,” said AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler. “We know Walz will be a strong partner in the Harris White House, fighting every day to improve the lives of workers across America. Walz isn’t just an ally to the labor movement, but also our union brother with a deep commitment to a pro-worker agenda.”
“The labor movement stands united behind the Harris–Walz ticket, ready to defeat Donald Trump, JD Vance, and their anti-worker Project 2025 agenda in November.”
Background on Tim Walz
Gov. Tim Walz, a former public school teacher and union member, has proven that a pro-worker agenda wins, especially in competitive states. He delivered a comprehensive, pro-union legislative package, setting a gold standard for state governments.
Walz has enacted some of the most pro-worker legislation in the country, including:
- Guaranteeing paid family and medical leave and mandating paid sick days.
- Prohibiting noncompete clauses.
- Barring employers from holding anti-union captive audience meetings.
- Strengthening protections for meatpacking workers and Amazon warehouse employees.
- Enhancing the collective bargaining power of teachers’ unions, including allowing bargaining over educator-to-student classroom ratios.
- Creating a statewide council to improve conditions for nursing home workers (The Guardian and Minnesota Reformer).
Additionally, Gov. Walz has:
- Reached a historic deal with Uber and Lyft, including a 20% increase in driver pay and statewide wage and worker standards.
- Invested $2.6 billion in essential infrastructure projects that create family-supporting jobs with prevailing wages.
- Issued Executive Order 23-07, establishing the Governor’s Committee on the Compensation, Wellbeing, and Fair Treatment of Transportation Network Company Drivers.
Contact: Steve Smith, 202-637-5018
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