LAS VEGAS – Two members of the local Las Vegas Culinary Union, which supported Vice President Kamala Harris as a presidential candidate, are backing her in a battleground state where unions play a key role and opening doors to help her win. He spoke to FOX News Digital about why he is bashing him. Role in turnout.
Lino Paredes, a banquet steward at Wynn Las Vegas and a Culinary Union member for six years, joined hundreds of other union members to knock on doors for Harris and other Democrats. Just before leaving, she told Fox News Digital that her first child was born. He believes she will put him in the best position to buy his first home, just before the coronavirus lockdown begins.
“I'm a first-time homebuyer. I want my son to live in the house…I don't want to rent. That's one of the biggest issues right now here in Nevada.” said Paredes. He added that he supports Harris. proposed program To help with the down payment on a house.
“And at these prices, you know, it's price gouging from these companies. They're not helping us at all, so we're asking, and we're looking for people who are willing to help. … She's a very talented woman, so I think she's going to lead this country.”
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Paredes, one of about 60,000 Culinary Union employees, said there are “so many things” she likes about Harris, adding, “She has so much to offer us.” spoke.
”“She knows the pain we are going through talking to families. There are so many things we want to give to our families, but because of price gouging from these companies, it's not possible at the moment. I can’t,” Paredes said. And I think she will understand us more.
“I don't think that person ever stood in a grocery store and counted how much money he had. I'm sure he would have sent someone else to buy groceries, right?”
Paredes also described Nevada Democratic Sen. Jacky Rosen, who is currently in a close race against Republican challenger Sam Brown, as someone who is “fighting toe-to-toe” for union members. He assessed that this was a motivating factor for his campaign for the Democratic Party.
Suldenil Alvarez, a room attendant at Caesars Palace and a member of the Culinary Union for seven years, also wants to become a first-time homeowner and believes Harris can best help him do so. He told FOX News Digital. Additionally, she spoke about the importance of access to abortion.
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“This is very important because I think every woman has a right to her body, not a doctor or the government,” Alvarez said.
“I believe Kamala Harris can rebuild the economy,” Alvarez added. “I'm very, very excited. There's a lot of positive people. I'm very excited.”
in August statement Culinary Workers Union Local 226, which supports Ms. Harris, said the union said, “Kamala has consistently defended our union and hospitality workers. She supported us as we negotiated and “We have won the best union contract possible and we believe she will continue to advance the culinary industry.” The Biden/Harris Administration will deliver real results that prioritize and protect working families. ”
“As the first woman to serve as the next president of the United States, Kamala Harris will continue to be a passionate advocate for working people. She understands our challenges and supports hundreds of culinary union members. For the past six years, Camara has worked directly with hostesses who clean hotel rooms, cooks who prepare gourmet meals, and servers who earn tips by serving cocktails and unparalleled hospitality. We have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to tackling serious issues.”
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Although Harris enjoys the benefits of tens of thousands of union members who can take paid time off from work until Election Day to focus on campaigning, some experts and recent polls suggest that Trump He has gained popularity among labor union members across the United States with his plans to: Even if he eliminates the tax on tips, he could still become the first Republican to win Nevada since George W. Bush in 2004.
“If the election were today, we'd lose Nevada,'' says one culinary expert. he recently told Politico.
