Tim Walz: Strong Unions Make a Strong America

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Tim Walz Kicks Off Campaign with Rousing Speech at AFSCME Convention

LOS ANGELES – In his first solo campaign event as Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz delivered a rousing speech at AFSCME’s 46^th International Convention. AFSCME President Lee Saunders introduced the labor champion to a crowd of over 4,000 public service workers.

“Tim is more than an ally,” said Saunders. “He understands us because he is one of us – a union brother who spent years as a public service worker. He embodies the best of public service – leading with empathy, looking after everyone, and leaving behind no one. He’s a stand-up guy, salt of the earth. Come next January, he will bring his decency and common sense to the White House.”

As Minnesota's governor, Walz protected AFSCME jobs while investing in public services. He passed legislation banning private prisons and enabled public school workers to provide free meals to students. Walz secured a historic contract for state workers, including AFSCME members, with raises and expanded job freedoms.

“We know that when unions are strong, America is strong,” Walz said. “That’s why Vice President Harris and I have joined workers on the picket line. As governor, I signed one of the biggest pro-worker policy packages into law. Minnesota is now one of the best states for workers. That’s our vision for the entire country.”

AFSCME members will support Kamala Harris and Tim Walz’s campaign, with major get-out-the-vote efforts in key battleground states like Arizona, Nevada, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Georgia, and Wisconsin.

To watch a video recording of Walz’s speech from AFSCME’s convention in Los Angeles, visit: Watch Tim Walz’s Speech at AFSCME Convention

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