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. 
 

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.