Why Politics Matter

No matter what your party affiliation or where you stand on many of today’s issues, as union members we come together to fight for wages, health care, pensions and safety at the workplace.

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Voting Information

You won’t just be voting for President or your Senator/Congressperson this year. There are also down-ballot races and propositions that are critical to 600 members. These races are also critical. Some of the most important workplace issues are decided in State Capitols. 

Visit the IATSE Voter Toolkit to find relevant information on the following: 

  • How to find out if you are registered
  • How to register if you are not
  • Registration deadlines by state 
  • Online registration
  • How to get an Absentee or Vote-by-Mail ballot
  • When early voting starts by state and mail voting deadlines
  • Poll times

Get Out the Vote: Events in Your Area

For members looking to get involved in Get Out the Vote opportunities, the IATSE has upcoming events in your area:

National

AFL-CIO Labor 2024 Volunteer Opportunities, Events, and Petitions (Through Nov. 5)
The AFL-CIO has launched a Mobilize website with voter contact volunteer opportunities and activism activities within the Labor 2024 program. These are now available at mobilize.us/AFLCIO. The AFL-CIO Mobilize page allows union members to filter for activities in their area, find virtual opportunities, or select activities on an interactive map. 
 

Central Region

Georgia Rally and Canvas Kickoff (Saturday, Oct. 26)
Join IATSE International President Matthew D. Loeb for a GOTV Rally and Canvass Launch in Atlanta, Georgia, on October 26! With Kamala Harris, we have a chance at a real future for working people in this country, but we need your help mobilizing members to Get Out The Vote. Georgia is a battleground state. Right now, Georgia is in the margin of effort, and each conversation we have can and will be the difference. Join us on Saturday, October 26, to mobilize and help elect VP Harris this November. RSVP Here
 
Women Wednesday: Georgia Virtual Phonebank (Every Wednesday through Oct. 30)
Join us for Women's Wednesday! Each Wednesday at 6 PM, women of the labor movement will come together to virtually phone bank for VP Harris. Bring your union sisters, your actual sisters, your friends, and ANYONE who cares about working women and our rights. RSVP Here
 
Georgia Labor Votes: Virtual Phonebank (Sep. 17 - Nov. 5)
America's unions are mobilizing to elect Kamala Harris for president as well as pro-labor candidates across the country.
Are you ready to help working people ahead of the November election? Join union members from across Georgia and the country to Get Out the Vote in Georgia. Held virtually, we'll be calling union members and talking about the upcoming election! RSVP Here
 

Eastern Region

NYC Labor Votes GOTV for Harris! Solidarity Rally (Wednesday, Oct. 23)

Join your labor siblings at a Get Out the Vote Rally to support Presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris, VP Candidate Gov. Tim Walz, and our entire slate of LaborVotes-endorsed candidates! Pick up your union swag and signs and join us as we get ready for Early Voting on Oct. 26th and sign up to volunteer to help get out the vote! The time is NOW! RSVP Here

 
NYC Labor Votes - Suozzi - Queens Labor Walk (Saturday, Oct. 26)
NYC Labor Votes labor walk for Rep. Tom Suozzi in the Queens portion of the 3rd Congressional District!Join us to speak to union members throughout the district to ask them to support Congressman Tom Suozzi in his re-election campaign and not forget to GET OUT TO VOTE! Election Day is November 5th and Early Voting starts on Saturday, October 26th through Sunday, November 3rd! RSVP
 
NYC Labor Votes Solidarity Walk with Pennsylvania (Multiple Dates Oct. 19 - Nov. 2)
Join members of diverse unions as we walk with members from the Philly AFL-CIO to talk to other union members about our labor-endorsed candidates and how we will win big this year! Breakfast, lunch, and a quick training will be provided.
We will meet at the NYC Central Labor Council at 7 AM. Please only sign-up if you intend to participate. We have limited seating. RSVP
 
Staten Island with NYC Labor Votes! (Saturday, Oct. 19 & Tuesday, Oct. 29)
Join us for a Labor Walk in support of Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton. RSVP
 
NYC Labor Votes Brooklyn Labor Walk for Senator Iwen Chu (Monday, Oct. 22)
Join union members in South Brooklyn as we speak to union members in District 17 and help re-elect Senator Iwen Chu. RSVP
 
Canvass in Prince George's County for Kamala Harris and Angela Alsobrooks (Every Saturday through Nov. 5)
Join the Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO, and the Maryland State/DC AFL-CIO to engage our fellow union members and members of their households about the importance of November's election. Sign up Here
 
NYC Labor Votes - Get out the #UnionStrong Vote! (Through Nov. 5)
Union members in New York City are fired up to get out the vote for worker-friendly candidates up and down the ballot! Events are happening both locally and in nearby battleground states, and we are all in! For information on how you can get plugged in, Sign up here.
 

Western Region

Nevada Rally and Canvas Kickoff and Bus for Los Angeles Members (Oct. 27)
President Loeb will speak at the Nevada Rally and Canvass Kickoff at the Nevada State AFL-CIO on Sunday, October 27. Nevada is a critically important state in this year’s election. One of a handful of states will determine whether we continue to have a federal government that believes in free and independent unions or a return to the policies of union-busting and corporate dominance of the very agencies that were designed to protect our rights. The rally and speaking program begins at 9:00 am, followed by a canvass launch at approximately 10:00 am, where attendees will be given a brief training and canvassing turf assignments. RSVP Here

The Los Angeles Federation of Labor is sponsoring a trip with rooms for 35 to 40 of our members. The cost of transportation and the rooms will be covered. Contact MBursalyan@icg600.com for more info.
 

2024 Endorsements

IATSE Advocacy Resources

The IATSE Political / Legislation page contains resources the International has developed for IATSE local use.

Support the IATSE PAC

IATSE PAC Action Center

Why Politics Matter

In the past, issues related to our jobs and industry were addressed primarily through collective bargaining. Now, however, Local 600 has increasingly turned to the legislative and regulatory process to solve problems that affect working families. This is most apparent in efforts around state incentive programs, but we've also used political action to protect and expand access to state disability and family leave programs, contain health care costs and prohibit restrictive pre-hire employment contracts. Our union is most effective when it advocates at every arena where potential solutions can be achieved.

Your union should be involved politically in areas that impact your work life. Whether it's ensuring sustainable and affordable benefits, making sure you can access state and federal programs, or strengthening safety protections, disability benefits or cost transparency when seeking emergency medical care, Local 600 is committed to fighting for state and local legislation and regulations that serve us, and battling those that do not.