Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, recently held a rally at a local union hall in Michigan to garner support from organized labor and highlight the differences between the Democratic ticket and the Trump administration on labor issues.
During the event, Harris emphasized the importance of unity and community, stressing the strength and fairness of collective bargaining. She spoke about the power of coming together as a collective to support one another, rather than making individuals feel isolated or small.
Harris, who has a history of supporting unions, referenced her past actions of walking the picket line with striking workers in 2019. She commended unions for their significant contributions to society.
Gov. Walz, a former union member as a teacher, expressed gratitude for the opportunity to stand in solidarity with auto workers during a strike last year. He criticized former President Trump for his stance on labor issues, highlighting the role of unions in building the middle class.
United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain welcomed Harris and Walz, describing them as allies of the labor movement. Fain contrasted the Democratic ticket's support for unions with Trump's absence during the autoworkers' strike, noting that Trump chose to visit a non-union business in Detroit instead.
In a separate incident, Trump opted to visit a non-union auto parts supplier during the Republican presidential primary debate, further underscoring the divide in approaches to labor relations between the two political camps.
The rally served as a platform for Harris and Walz to reaffirm their commitment to supporting organized labor and championing the rights of workers. Their message resonated with union members in attendance, who viewed the Democratic ticket as advocates for their interests and values.
