IAM Members Hitting the Streets in Atlanta for Harris-Walz

ATLANTA, Oct. 23, 2024 - Members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) are hitting the doors in Atlanta to help elect Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz in their bid for the White House. In collaboration with the Georgia AFL-CIO, IAM members are canvassing union households in the Atlanta area to help drive the turnout of union households.

IAM International President Brian Bryant recently stated the importance of mobilizing our members for this election.

IAM Union members in Georgia

"We have members from Atlanta and all across the Southern Territory who came to Atlanta to have conversations with their union members on the importance of voting in this election," said IAM Southern Territory General Vice President Craig Martin. "Our members understand that this election is about protecting democracy, retirement security, and ensuring labor has a place at the table. We will continue to drive turnout until the polls close on election day."

The labor walks will continue through Election Day, with IAM members and other union affiliates continuing their efforts to ensure a pro-labor outcome at the ballot box.

"Our goal over the past few weeks is to make sure we are hitting the doors of every union household and making sure they understand the importance of this election," said IAM Southern Territory Chief of Staff Reggie Dixon. "It is essential for working families throughout Georgia and the entire South. Our rights are on the ballot, and we have to fight for the future of our democracy."

The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers is one of North America's largest and most diverse industrial trade unions, representing approximately 600,000 active and retired members in the aerospace, defense, airlines, railroad, transit, healthcare, automotive, and other industries.

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