Every election, delegates from the WSLC's affiliated unions vote on candidate endorsements. The WSLC then informs union members about which candidates earned endorsement, and why.
2024 WSLC Endorsements
WSLC, AFL-CIO endorsements are made by delegates representing the affiliate unions of the Council, representing more than half a million working people across Washington State.
List of 2024 WSLC Endorsements
Volunteer for Labor Neighbor
Labor Neighbor is the grassroots member-to-member political action program of the Washington State Labor Council, AFL-CIO. We know that member-to-member conversations are the most effective way to increase civic engagement. As union members, we know that participation matters. Just imagine the candidates we could elect if every union member turned out to vote.
That’s why participation in Labor Neighbor is so important; our groundwork can be the difference between electing pro-worker candidates, or folks who don’t represent or listen to working communities.
Here’s how you can make sure working people’s voices are heard in the 2024 Election.
Knocking doors:
Saturday, September 28 at 10am in Lakewood
28th LD Canvass – Labor Neighbor · Washington AFL-CIO (mobilize.us)
Saturday, October 5 at 10am in Gig Harbor
26th LD Canvass – Labor Neighbor · Washington AFL-CIO (mobilize.us)
Saturday, October 12 at 10am in Port Angeles
24th LD Canvass – Labor Neighbor · Washington AFL-CIO (mobilize.us)
Saturday, October 12 at 10am in Yakima
14th LD Canvass – Labor Neighbor · Washington AFL-CIO (mobilize.us)
Saturday, October 19 at 10am in Bellingham
42nd LD Canvass – Labor Neighbor · Washington AFL-CIO (mobilize.us)
Saturday, October 19 at 10am in Kent
Defend WA Canvass – Labor Neighbor · Washington AFL-CIO (mobilize.us)
Sunday, October 20 at 10am in Mount Vernon
10th LD Canvass – Labor Neighbor · Washington AFL-CIO (mobilize.us)
Saturday, October 26 at 10am in Bremerton
26th LD Canvass – Labor Neighbor · Washington AFL-CIO (mobilize.us)
Sunday, October 27 at 10am in Issaquah
5th LD Canvass – Labor Neighbor · Washington AFL-CIO (mobilize.us)
Saturday, November 2 at 10am in Yakima
14th LD Canvass – Labor Neighbor · Washington AFL-CIO (mobilize.us)
Saturday, November 2 at 10am in Kent
Defend WA Canvass – Labor Neighbor · Washington AFL-CIO (mobilize.us)
Sunday, November 3 at 10am in Marysville
10th LD Canvass – Labor Neighbor · Washington AFL-CIO (mobilize.us)
Sunday, November 3 at 10am in Yakima
14th LD Canvass – Labor Neighbor · Washington AFL-CIO (mobilize.us)
“Fun”-banking:
Tuesdays from 5pm to 7:30pm
Wednesdays from 1pm to 3:30pm
Tuesday, November 5 from 1pm to 3:30pm
Register for virtual phone banks
COPE Convention
The Washington State Labor Council’s 2024 Committee on Political Education (COPE) Convention was held on Saturday, May 18 at the Machinists District 751 Hall, 9125 15th Pl. S. in Seattle. It is at this convention that delegates representing unions from across the state gather to vote on WSLC endorsements for congressional, statewide, state legislative and judicial candidates, plus state ballot measures. By WSLC Constitution, the council’s endorsements require a two-thirds majority vote.
WSLC President’s Club
The President’s Club supports the WSLC President’s vision for building power for working people. Your membership is a demonstrated commitment to supporting our movement’s work to win economic and social justice for all workers in Washington State, and to empower our movement’s leaders to meet the moment. The membership fee is $300 per year, and can be paid in $75 installments if desired. Membership includes invitation to the yearly luncheon, special President’s Club swag, and members-only quarterly updates on the work of the WSLC, AFL-CIO. Fill out the President’s Club Enrollment Form online or print/return the PDF version.
Don’t Invest in More Excuses
Only lawmakers who stand up for working families deserve organized labor’s financial support. That’s why the Washington State Labor Council created the “Don’t Invest In More Excuses” Political Action Committee (DIME PAC). Its mission is to recruit and elect champions of Washington’s working families. THAT’S how we will defend against attacks on workers’ rights and it’s how we will put government’s focus on creating and maintaining good jobs. Click here for a DIME PAC contribution form so you can contribute to keep Washington a great place to live and work! Send your completed form, along with a check for your contribution payable to “DIME PAC,” to the Washington State Labor Council, 321 16th Ave. South, Seattle, WA, 98144. For more information, contact the WSLC at 206-281-8901.
Stay engaged
Stay engaged and hold all elected official accountable to working families. Subscribe to The Stand, the WSLC’s daily news service, and follow us on social media to stay apprised of the WSLC’s pro-worker agenda and to learn more about how to get involved. When we fight together, we win!
