New York Union Members’ Guide to the 2024 General Election

Your vote matters. Electing pro-worker candidates is one of the most effective ways that union members can protect their rights and improve their standard of living. 

This guide will help you get informed about when and where you can vote, as well as the candidates and proposals on the ballot.

Make a plan to vote, and talk to your union family about this election and the difference their vote will make.

How to Cast Your Ballot

New York voters may vote early in-person or by mail from October 26th through November 3rd. You can find your early voting poll site(s) and hours here. 

If you wish to vote early by mail, you must request the ballot no later than ten days before the election. You can request an early mail ballot here.

Election Day is on November 5, 2024. The polls will be open from 6:00 AM until 9:00 PM. You can find your polling place here.

More information about voting in New York State is available on our Voter Information and Resources page.

Equal Rights Are on the Ballot

Currently, the New York State Constitution only protects against racial & religious discrimination.

New Yorkers have the opportunity to expand those protections to include ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, and sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and pregnancy by voting in favor of Proposal One, the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). The ERA would also protect reproductive healthcare and autonomy.

Flip your ballot and vote YES on Proposal One: the Equal Rights Amendment to ensure equal rights for all individuals and protection from discrimination in the workplace and beyond.

Vote for Pro-Worker Candidates

How you vote is a personal decision. The New York State AFL-CIO researched the candidates on the ballot and recommends these as the best choices for working New Yorkers.

Get Out the Union Strong Vote

Union members across New York State are working hard to educate union workers in their communities about Proposal One and the pro-worker candidates on the ballot. You can help by participating in a labor walk or phone bank in your area. See the list of upcoming labor walks and phone banks here.