From the Desk of the Vice President of CWA District 1

​“Election Day” is no longer just one day. Voting in the 2025 Elections has been going on for several weeks, and CWAers have been hard at work volunteering, canvassing, phone banking, flying, rallying, and more to get out the vote for even longer, because the voices of union members matter now more than ever. Unions and working people built this country, and it’s up to us to elect leaders who will stand with us to strengthen our communities for all — not just those at the very top — and fight for laws and regulations that protect our jobs, our union rights, wages, and our futures. We have big races throughout the District, from Mayor of Buffalo to Mayor of New York City to Governor of New Jersey, to NYC City Council, and many more. Every race up and down the ballot will have an impact.

I’m so proud of the incredible canvassing, phonebanking, and outreach our members have done to talk to voters about the vital importance of this Election Day. You’ve shown what solidarity looks like in action.

Now, let’s finish strong. If you haven’t voted yet, make your plan — return your Vote By Mail Ballot or make your plan to get to the polls today (in most states, polls are open until at least 8pm; in New York, polls close at 9pm); remind your coworkers and neighbors, check in with family members to make sure they’ve cast their ballots as well, and let’s bring home victories for candidates who fight for working families every single day!

In Solidarity,
Dennis G. Trainor
Vice President, CWA District 1