UAW Poll Shows Growing Support for Kamala Harris in Battleground States
Union's member engagement program drives significant lead over Donald Trump
New polling from the United Auto Workers (UAW) shows Kamala Harris with a commanding 22-point lead over Donald Trump among union members in key battleground states. This surge in support underscores the effectiveness of the UAW's expansive political engagement program, which has reached nearly 300,000 active and retired members, as well as their families, across states such as Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Arizona.
The poll, which covers crucial swing states like Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, North Carolina, Georgia, Arizona, and Nevada, highlights the success of the UAW’s outreach efforts. Among members who have been contacted by the union regarding the presidential election, Harris’ lead grows to 29 points. The UAW's strategy, including door-to-door campaigns, worksite conversations, and phone and mail programs, has been critical in boosting support for Harris.
In Michigan alone, over 200,000 union households have been reached through these efforts. The union's focus on economic issues such as protecting overtime pay, halting offshoring, expanding retirement security, and combating corporate greed has resonated deeply with members, especially those without a college degree. In fact, Harris now holds a five-point lead among white UAW members without a college degree, a demographic that has leaned toward Trump in past elections.
UAW President Shawn Fain emphasized the importance of direct member-to-member conversations. "When members hear directly from other members about what’s at stake and which candidate will have their backs, we’re able to break through," Fain said. He also pointed out the contrasting records of the candidates, stating, "Harris has been in our corner in tough fights. Trump’s been a scab who passed NAFTA 2.0 and wants to bust unions."
Additional poll findings show Harris' popularity extends beyond the presidential race. UAW members also back U.S. Senate candidate Elissa Slotkin by an 18-point margin, reflecting the union's broader influence on the 2024 election.
The UAW's "Stand Up, Speak Up, Show Up" campaign, launched from the momentum of 2023’s Stand Up strike, continues to mobilize union members in a fight against corporate greed, both in the workplace and at the ballot box. With polling data showing strong union support for Harris, the UAW is positioning itself as a crucial player in the outcome of the 2024 election.
You can read the full report from the UAW here.
It still astonishes one that there would be ANY union worker who would support anyone who would bust their union, make overtime pay a thing of the past, and destroy Social Security they have paid into since their first job.
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