Friday, June 24, 2022

Because democracy is not a spectator sport ...

once again this summer and fall, I'll be blogging about "what is it really like to work on an election ..."

As some readers here may have heard, along with Erudite Partner, I'll be heading out to Nevada soon to spend yet another election season, working to re-elect two vital Democratic office holders, Governor Steve Sisolak and U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez-Masto. Under Sisolak, Nevada has raised its minimum wage, protected jobs for workers laid off in the pandemic, and made voting secure and easy for all citizens. Cortez-Masto was the first Latina in the U.S. Senate; Republicans think she's their best target to flip the Senate in this volatile year. We can help prove they are wrong!

The Culinary Workers Union ("UniteHERE" elsewhere in the country; mostly casino and hotel workers in Nevada) leads highly effective political campaigns that enable ordinary working people to build power in their state. These workers fight the greedy rightwing monsters who aim to strangle our democratic system. Nevada has more than its share of those crazies, but in recent years, slightly more hopeful voters just trying to build good lives for their families. Let's keep it that way!

If this appeals to you, UniteHERE offers jobs in Nevada, Arizona, and Pennsylvania as part of the canvassing team. Click this link to learn all about it!

2 comments:

Myra said...

Where in NV are you headed? I’d like to canvass in Reno/Sparks.

janinsanfran said...

Hi Myra -- yes, we'll be in Reno. Happy to give you the scoop on volunteering. Hit me at jan.uhreno@gmail