In Union USA

Every day we're in communities talking with people about how we can make the lives of working people better. It's time for the politicians to hear their stories and work for them.

It's Election Day! Do you have a plan to vote? Have you already voted? No matter who you vote for, it's important that we all get out there and make our voices heard. Drop your "I voted" sticker in the comments below!

Tomorrow is election day and so much is at stake for working families. From the preservation of Social Security and Medicare, to lowering costs and creating new jobs, to protecting the rights of workers and families, there's too much at stake to stay home. Tomorrow, go vote!

Did you know that men in unions are said to make $1.3 million more in their lifetime than men that are not in one? According to a recent Cornell survey, union members aged 20-64 made on average $3.4 million compared to nonunion members who make $2.1 million on average.

📣 Michigan! If you couldn't tell from the thousand mailers and political calls and ads and emails, election day is next week. We've made this helpful Voter Guide for your Governor's race for the issues that matter most to working people. RT and make sure you're ready to vote!

📣 Pennsylvania! If you couldn't tell from the thousand mailers and political calls and ads and emails, election day is next week. We've made this helpful Voter Guide for your Senate race for the issues that matter most to working people. RT and make sure you're ready to vote!

Michigan is set to receive $250 million dollars to provide high-speed internet to rural areas and lower-income households in the state. This funding will provide high-speed internet to about a quarter of the state that does not currently have it. freep.com/story/news/local/2…

Workers for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette went on strike earlier this month making it the first Pittsburgh newspaper strike since 1992. Workers cite ongoing labor disputes and the end of their health insurance plan on Oct 1st as the catalyst for this strike.pghcitypaper.com/pittsburgh/…

Did you know that Pennsylvania has a rent and property tax rebate program? The program is designed to help older & disabled residents offset the cost of housing but nearly one-third of eligible Pennsylvanians don’t apply each year. Learn how to apply here fal.cn/3sFKA

Nearly 1400 security workers across 10 companies in Pittsburgh won a record-high pay raise after their latest negotiation. Read the full story ⬇️ fal.cn/3sDDa

Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, miners with Black Lung Disease are fully covered by federal benefits. These benefits are primarily funded by new permanent coal excise taxes on underground and surface-mined coal providing miners and families with a sense of stability.

Last month, the office of Rep. Andy Levin, won its election making it the first union in congressional staff history. Union members hope that this historic win will put an end to poor working conditions on the Hill and end the harassment and hostility many staffers face.

Unions are gaining traction in central PA! Read the full story below ⬇️ pennlive.com/life/2022/09/ar…

After months of bargaining and a weeklong strike of over 700 employees, members of SEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania won big. Workers have won increased wages, upgraded benefits, and a plan to hold the nursing industry accountable. poconorecord.com/story/news/…

Our canvassers went to Kennedy, Banksville, and Latrobe to speak with voters. The primary concerns among most are the high healthcare costs, inflated grocery prices, and deciding which necessities they can afford to pay for. Affordability is still on many people's minds.

Nearly 65% of graduates in PA have student loan debt — making the state among the top states w/ the highest avg. student loan debt. Biden’s loan forgiveness will now give thousands of Pennsylvanians the freedom to invest in their futures w/o being held back by student loan debt.

As grocery prices rise, 1.7 million students in PA will now be provided free breakfast starting Oct 1st. Students can now access nutritious food without shame or stigma and families will now have some extra money put back in their pockets.

The decline of union membership throughout the years has led to a decreased quality of life for many workers. In fact, 28% of construction workers are reliant on safety-net programs to make ends meet. It’s time our elected officials take action to protect working-class families.

Every day our canvassers hit the streets to find out what’s essential to Pennsylvanians. Last week Marion told our canvassers that “the upper class should pay higher taxes in order to stabilize our economy and provide tax breaks for the middle and lower classes.”