The union’s internal polling revealed no decisive support for either candidate, despite showing a tilt toward Trump in recent surveys. This decision is seen as a setback for the Harris campaign, which had been counting on union support to rally working-class voters in key battleground states like Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Wisconsin.
Although the Teamsters’ leadership chose to remain neutral, some regional councils representing over 500,000 members, particularly in states such as Michigan and California, announced their endorsement of Harris. The Harris campaign emphasized that it continues to enjoy the backing of a majority of organized labor, noting that several Teamsters locals had also thrown their support behind her.
In a statement, Harris’ spokesperson, Lauren Hitt, highlighted the vice president’s pro-labor record, contrasting it with Trump’s stance on striking workers. “While Donald Trump says striking workers should be fired, Vice President Harris has literally walked the picket line and stood strong with organized labor,” Hitt stated.
