New York, NY – The Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU), representing approximately 100,000 working people throughout the United States and Canada, has endorsed Joe Biden for re-election as president of the United States. OPEIU conducted a union-wide survey of its members to democratically determine its endorsement with Biden receiving the most support.
“Our member survey indicates OPEIU members know Joe Biden is the most pro-worker president in our lifetime,” said OPEIU President Richard Lanigan. “Biden’s record as president over the past three years clearly demonstrates he understands and prioritizes the needs of working families.
“Time and time again, Biden has delivered for working families, from making historic investments in good jobs, rebuilding the nation’s infrastructure, launching initiatives at OSHA to improve workplace safety and strengthening the right to organize,” Lanigan said.
CONTINUE THE PROGRESS
“OPEIU members have told us they want to continue the progress made by the Biden-Harris administration on behalf of working people,” the union said. “OPEIU is committed to advancing the interests of our members by rebuilding the middle class, fighting for racial justice and equality and protecting working people’s right to join unions and collectively bargain. Together we can improve the economy and provide opportunities for everyone, not just the wealthy. The records of Biden and his presumptive opponent, Donald Trump, show Biden is the only candidate who shares those values and vision for America’s future.”
DETERMINING THE ENDORSEMENT
Presidential endorsements are determined by a majority vote of the OPEIU Executive Board, which consists of vice presidents representing all regions throughout the U.S., after careful consideration of the candidates’ positions on key issues of importance to OPEIU members. Since 2020, OPEIU has used an open, member-driven process to guide presidential endorsements. This year, the largest group of respondents supported Biden over other declared candidates.
OPEIU endorsed Biden for election in 2020 believing he would put workers first. Biden’s first term proved the endorsement was well-placed. The union has planned a comprehensive political mobilization effort throughout the country and specifically in key battleground states to get out the vote for Biden.
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