Teamsters Local 688 Endorses Kamala Harris and Tim Walz for Their Commitment to Workers’ Rights
Teamsters Local 688 is proud to announce its endorsement of Kamala Harris and Tim Walz for their unwavering dedication to fighting for the rights of working families. As a union committed to advocating for fair wages, benefits, and worker protections, we believe these candidates embody the values that are essential to improving the lives of our members and their families.
“At Local 688, we are not only fighting for fair conditions on the job but also pushing for legislative efforts that protect our rights as workers such as the PRO Act, the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, and the most pro-labor National Labor Relations Board in modern times,” said Chris Tongay, Secretary-Treasurer of Teamsters Local 688. “Our endorsed candidates, Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, have consistently proven their commitment to these goals, and they will uphold these principles in office.”
The decision to endorse these candidates was made by rank-and-file members of the Local 688 Political Education Committee. These members, who represent the collective voice of our union, carefully evaluated each candidate’s record on labor issues and determined who would best support our Teamster families. These endorsements are never made lightly but with thoughtful consideration of the impact on our families, our jobs, and our future.
“The General Executive Board at the International Union level has decided to make no endorsement, leaving that decision to Joint Councils and Local Unions across the country,” Tongay said. “Local 688 knows this election is too important for us to stay neutral. President Biden helped save Teamsters’ pensions and Vice President Kamala Harris was the deciding vote. The Harris/Walz ticket has our back.”
As we approach the next election, it is paramount that we support candidates who will protect our rights, fight for labor-friendly policies, and ensure that working people have a seat at the table. Teamsters Local 688 encourages all members to vote for candidates who will stand with us and continue to fight for the dignity and respect all workers deserve.
