Union Strong Politics: Electing Leaders Who Will Fight For Working People
When we work together, we can elect leaders who will fight for working people. You can help by voting in every election, participating in labor walks, phone banks and rallies, and by talking to your union family about the candidates who are good for workers.
Volunteer for an upcoming walk or phone bank! Events are posted on our Mobilize page.
Mobilize Events List
NYS AFL-CIO Labor Blitz
Join our union family from across New York State for our Spring Blitz Labor to Labor virtual ZOOM banking! Union members from every corner of the state are coming together for a massive month of Action. We’ll make calls, talk with union members, and make sure working people’s voices are heard loud and clear. Whether you’re a first‑timer or a seasoned volunteer, your presence matters. Bring family members and community members and let them get trained up on member to member conversations. Our union family will be right there with you every Tuesday and Thursday until May 7th. Let’s show what union power looks like when we move together.
Capital District ALF Political Mobilization Training
Albany, NY
The purpose of this training is to increase Labor's field organizing capacity to elect pro-worker candidates in targeted races. The training will also ensure participants overcome volunteer hesitation, hold conversations with union members, increase participation in campaigns, and understand the chain of command for effective campaign communication. Tentative Agenda: Welcome and Overview New York State AFL-CIO Political Bootcamp Campaign Structure, Roles and Communication, Pillars of Union Voter Contact, Volunteer Recruitment, and Retention, Daily Work Plan for Precinct/Zone Leads, Adult Learning, Best Practices, Practice Facilitation, Planning Session, and Wrap Up.
Rochester-Genesee Valley ALF Political Mobilization Training
Rochester, NY
The purpose of this training is to increase Labor's field organizing capacity to elect pro-worker candidates in targeted races. The training will also ensure participants overcome volunteer hesitation, hold conversations with union members, increase participation in campaigns, and understand the chain of command for effective campaign communication. Tentative Agenda: Welcome and Overview New York State AFL-CIO Political Bootcamp Campaign Structure, Roles and Communication, Pillars of Union Voter Contact, Volunteer Recruitment, and Retention, Daily Work Plan for Precinct/Zone Leads, Adult Learning, Best Practices, Practice Facilitation, Planning Session, and Wrap Up.
Labor Blitz 2026: Labor-to-Labor Walk (Binghamton)
Binghamton, NY
Join fellow union members from across Broome and Tioga as we kick off our Spring Blitz with a labor-to-labor walk in Binghamton focused on building real worker power. This is an opportunity to connect directly with fellow union members, have meaningful conversations about the issues impacting working families, and strengthen the solidarity that drives our movement forward. Together, we are launching a coordinated effort to knock 2,000 doors across Congressional District 19, making sure union voices are heard loud and clear this election cycle. Let’s kick off the 2026 campaign cycle strong by getting out there early and putting in the work now so we see the results in November.
Labor Blitz 2026-Hopewell Junction!
Hopewell Junction, NY
Join our union family from across the Hudson Valley for our Spring Blitz kickoff labor walk! Connect with other working people who are stepping up to talk to members about the issues shaping their lives! This is the first big step toward our objective of 2,000 doors knocked in Congressional District 17. Let's jump our electoral program off BIG and EARLY in 2026!
