Now is the time to fight for America's future.

Here are some of the issues affecting our members, endorsed candidates and an easy guide to register to vote!

KEY ISSUES

Steadfast support for all working families

Recent changes to the DOL and NLRB have tipped the scales in favor of corporate America like never before. Some politicians and the richest 1% are using our differences to divide us and make themselves richer. It’s time to protect the working class.

Health care access and retirement security

Americans’ health care and retirement funds are under attack. The super-rich & their puppets in the Senate are hoping we don’t notice as they undercut everything we’ve worked for.

Job creation and infrastructure investment

Learn about the issues. Vote for candidates who know what our paychecks mean to us. Register now to safely vote by mail via your state’s website:

Our next paycheck, health insurance, our next contract, and our retirement security depends on us showing up and VOTING UNION.

Voting in Minnesota

Please Apply to Vote Early by Mail. To complete THE application online you must:

Be eligible to register and vote in Minnesota
Provide an email address
Provide your identification number:
MN-issued driver’s license, Minnesota ID card or last 4 digits of Social Security Number.

If you’re not registered online, you can register when you vote on election day. Learn what you need here.

Voting in North Dakota

Congrats, you don’t need to register to vote! You can apply to vote Absentee or Mail Ballot here.

Or you can just show up on Election Day and bring your ID. Be sure to read the voter ID requirements for voting here.

Voting in Montana

If you’re not already registered to vote, you can late-register at the county election office, all the way up to Election Day.
Learn about the absentee ballot application process here
Learn where you can late-register here

Voting in South Dakota

In-person absentee voting takes place from September 18 – November 2.

Not sure if you’re registered? Check to see if you are registered to vote!

Voting in Wisconsin

Learn if you’re registered to vote, or register to vote by visiting this page.

Learn about our endorsed candidates

IUPAT 82 is proud to endorse the following candidates who have a proven track record of creating positive change for working people across our jurisdiction: