Las Vegas – Two local members Las Vegas The Culinary Union, which supported Vice President Kamala Harris for president, spoke with Fox News Digital about why they are supporting Harris and knocking on the door to elect him in a battleground state where Unions play a key role in turning out voters.
Lino Paredes, banquet manager at Wynn Las Vegas and a member of the culinary union for six years, told Fox News Digital that he and several hundred other union members went door-to-door for Harris and other Democrats, who had their first son just before the Covid lockdown began and believed this would put him in the best position to buy his first home.
“I would be a first-time home buyer, I want to put my child in a home… I don’t want to rent to own a home, that’s one of the biggest issues I would say in Nevada right now,” Paredes said, adding that he supports Harris. Recommended program To help with the house payment.
“And then with these prices, you know, price increases from these companies. They are not helping us at all, so we are asking and looking for someone who is willing to help… She is a very talented woman, and so I think if he does that, he will lead this country.”
Harris delivers speech to Latino voters at Univision Town Hall: 5 key moments
Fox News Digital spoke with members of the Las Vegas Culinary Union about supporting Vice President Kamala Harris. (Getty Images)
Paredes, one of about 60,000 union culinary workers, said he has “a lot” to like about Harris and said “he’s offering us a lot.”
“He knows the pain we are going through when talking to our family,” said Paredes. “We want to give our family a lot that we can't at the moment because of these companies' price increases. And I think he will understand us better.
“I don’t think anyone else has walked into a supermarket and counted how much money they had. I’m sure he asked other people to buy his groceries, didn’t he?”
Paredes also gave credit to Nevada Democratic Sen. Jackie Rosen, currently in the tight race against Republican challenger Sam Brown, who has “fought toe-to-toe” for union workers as a person, which inspired him to campaign for Democrats.
Suldenil Alvarez, a room attendant at Caesar's Palace and a member of the culinary union for seven years, also told Fox News Digital that he wants to become a homeowner for the first time and believes Harris can help him do that. Additionally, she spoke about the importance of access to abortion.
'Someone with a plan': Swing state voters share their top issues in presidential showdown
Vice President Kamala Harris is campaigning with her running mate, Governor Tim Walz. (Andrew Harnick/Getty Images)
“It's very, very important because I think any woman has rights over her body, not the doctor or the government,” Alvarez said.
“I trust Kamala Harris to fix the economy,” Alvarez added. “I'm very, very excited and I see a lot of positive people. I’m very excited.”
In an August statement Harris is endorsed by the Culinary Workers Union Local 226, the union said: “Kamala has consistently defended our union and hospitality workers. She supported us as we negotiated and won the best union contract ever, and we trust her to continue her progress.” He can. The Biden/Harris administration delivers real results that will prioritize and protect working families.”
“As the first woman poised to become the next president of the United States, Kamala Harris will be a fierce advocate for working people. She understands our challenges and has engaged directly with hundreds of culinary union members and shop stewards. Over the past six years, Kamala has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to Important to room attendants, who prepare gourmet meals, and tip-earning servers, who provide cocktails and unparalleled hospitality.
Click here to get the Fox News app
People walk along the pedestrian bridge between New York-New York and the MGM Grand. (Getty Images)
Although Harris is enjoying the benefits of thousands of union workers taking paid leave from their jobs to focus on campaigning until Election Day, some experts and recent polls suggest that Trump, who has gained popularity among union workers across the country through His plan to remove the tip tax could end up being the first Republican to win Nevada since George W. Bush in 2004.
“We think we will lose Nevada if the election is held today,” said a Cook official. he told Politico recently.
