In a decisive move, the hospitality workers' union UNITE HERE has thrown its support behind Vice President Kamala Harris for the presidency, starkly contrasting with Donald Trump's attempts to court restaurant and hotel employees with the promise of tax-free tips.
According to Gwen Mills, the union's president, Trump's tactics are seen as mere vote-seeking maneuvers, lacking genuine support for the labor force, unlike Harris who has a proven track record of standing with unions. The commitment from UNITE HERE isn't just in words; it includes a robust campaign strategy to mobilize over 3.3 million member-led door-knocking efforts in key battleground states such as Pennsylvania, Michigan, Nevada, Arizona, and North Carolina.
Trump's proposition to exempt tips from federal income taxes was introduced at a Nevada rally on June 9, surprisingly gaining some traction among Democrats in the state. Despite this bipartisan appeal, the Biden administration argues that enhancing the minimum wage would more significantly benefit tipped workers. Harris has picked up Biden's economic policy mantle since his departure from the presidential race two weeks ago, emphasizing her dedication to labor issues including making unionization simpler for workers.
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Swiftly uniting a potentially divided Democratic base under her banner—with endorsements from major unions like AFL-CIO and United Auto Workers—Harris is shaping a formidable coalition. Her campaign acknowledges that voter turnout will be pivotal in securing victory and counts on UNITE HERE’s grassroots mobilization to make a difference.
Rashad Eaton's story exemplifies this grassroots effort. Having previously canvassed for Democrat John Fetterman in Pennsylvania—a state critical for electoral success—Eaton plans to bring his campaigning experience to bolster Harris’s bid against what he perceives as Trump’s destructive policies. Eaton’s focus reflects broader concerns among voters ranging from gun violence to corporate excesses but underscores a unified front against Trump’s agenda.
According to Gwen Mills, the union's president, Trump's tactics are seen as mere vote-seeking maneuvers, lacking genuine support for the labor force, unlike Harris who has a proven track record of standing with unions. The commitment from UNITE HERE isn't just in words; it includes a robust campaign strategy to mobilize over 3.3 million member-led door-knocking efforts in key battleground states such as Pennsylvania, Michigan, Nevada, Arizona, and North Carolina.
Trump's proposition to exempt tips from federal income taxes was introduced at a Nevada rally on June 9, surprisingly gaining some traction among Democrats in the state. Despite this bipartisan appeal, the Biden administration argues that enhancing the minimum wage would more significantly benefit tipped workers. Harris has picked up Biden's economic policy mantle since his departure from the presidential race two weeks ago, emphasizing her dedication to labor issues including making unionization simpler for workers.
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Swiftly uniting a potentially divided Democratic base under her banner—with endorsements from major unions like AFL-CIO and United Auto Workers—Harris is shaping a formidable coalition. Her campaign acknowledges that voter turnout will be pivotal in securing victory and counts on UNITE HERE’s grassroots mobilization to make a difference.
Rashad Eaton's story exemplifies this grassroots effort. Having previously canvassed for Democrat John Fetterman in Pennsylvania—a state critical for electoral success—Eaton plans to bring his campaigning experience to bolster Harris’s bid against what he perceives as Trump’s destructive policies. Eaton’s focus reflects broader concerns among voters ranging from gun violence to corporate excesses but underscores a unified front against Trump’s agenda.
