Summary

Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign failed to connect with low-income workers due to a perceived lack of listening, according to AFL-CIO, the largest federation of labor unions in the US.

While union members largely supported Harris, many low-income voters backed Trump, swayed by his messaging on economic insecurity.

Despite Biden’s pro-labor policies, including infrastructure investments, the AFL-CIO now faces challenges under a likely Trump presidency.

AFL-CIO emphasized labor unions’ resilience and commitment to fighting rollbacks while advancing organizing efforts.

With public approval for unions at a near 60-year high, the labor movement plans both defensive and offensive strategies to protect workers.

  • Verdant Banana@lemmy.world
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    11 days ago

    her plan involved helping people get a home loan with no plans to raise the minimum wage

    what did Harris say she was going to bring to table that would attract any voters other than high middle and above class?

    • jatone@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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      11 days ago

      That home loan was fucking worthless to boot. You know what would save Americans money? Directly building homes and selling them at cost.