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Culinary Workers Union Local 226 & Bartenders Union Local 165
ABOUT CULINARY UNION:
Culinary Workers Union Local 226 and
Bartenders Union Local 165, Nevada
affiliates of UNITE HERE, represent
60,000 workers in Las Vegas and Reno,
including at most of the casino
resorts on the Las Vegas Strip and in
Downtown Las Vegas. UNITE HERE
represents 300,000 workers in gaming,
hotel, and food service industries in
North America.
The Culinary Union, through the
Culinary Health Fund, is one of the
largest healthcare consumers in the
state. The Culinary Health Fund is
sponsored by the Culinary Union and
Las Vegas-area employers. It provides
health insurance coverage for over
145,000 Nevadans, the Culinary Union’s
members and their
dependents.
The Culinary Union is Nevada’s largest
Black/AAPI/immigrant organization with
members who come from 178 countries
and speak over 40 different languages.
We are proud to have helped over
18,000 immigrants become American
citizens and new voters since 2001
through our affiliate, The Citizenship
Project.
The Culinary Union has a diverse
membership -- approximately 55% women,
54% Latinx, 19% White, 15% Asian, 10%
Black, and less than 1% Indigenous
Peoples — and consists of guest room
attendants, cocktail and food servers,
porters, bellmen, cooks, bartenders,
laundry and kitchen workers. The
Culinary Union has been fighting for
fair wages, job security, and good
health benefits for workers in Nevada
for 85 years.
CulinaryUnion226.org / @Culinary226
____________________________________
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Saturday, November 7, 2020
MEDIA CONTACT: Bethany Khan
Las Vegas, NV – The Culinary Union, the largest affiliate of UNITE HERE, the strongest political force in the state, delivered Nevada for President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris, mobilized over a hundred thousand hospitality workers and voters to defeat Trump, and elected representatives down the ballot who will fight for our families.
“We congratulate President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris, Congressional representatives Dina Titus, Steven Horsford, Susie Lee, and Clark County Commissioner William McCurdy. We are ready to continue the work to protect workers,” said Geoconda Argüello-Kline, Secretary-Treasurer for the Culinary Union.
“The unprecedented turnout in Nevada, which was led by those most directly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, is a mandate on Donald Trump’s failed leadership,” continued Argüello-Kline. “Ever since he assumed the office, Trump has been a daily threat to the livelihoods of workers and our families. We are taking back our country and are proud to have delivered Nevada for political candidates who will represent working families and fight for our issues. Nevadans need comprehensive COVID-19 relief now, a fair economy that centers workers, racial justice that ensures Black Lives Matter, and a democracy that includes all of us - whether we are Black or white, Native or new immigrant, Latinx or Asian.”
The Culinary Union celebrated its 85th anniversary on November 1st and is proud to have fought for over eight decades to protect working families in Nevada. Having run the most successful and largest political program ever in the organization’s history, the Culinary Union will continue the fight to ensure that democracy stands and that workers’ voices are heard.
Total political efforts for the 2020 General Election: The Culinary Union’s political program for the 2020 General Election, which was responsive to the COVID-19 global pandemic, began on August 1, 2020 and was the largest in the state.
The battle-tested political program had 500 UNITE HERE and Culinary Union hospitality workers canvass and mobilize voters to vote early and vote by mail. Since August 1st, canvassers knocked on 500,000 doors in Las Vegas and Reno and talked to 130,000 voters (in English, Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Tagalog, and Amharic). In Nevada, canvassers spoke to over 42,400 eligible voters who did not vote for 2016, knocked on the doors of half of the Black and Latinx voters in Nevada, and helped low-propensity voters make a plan to vote for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.
The Culinary Union, which ran the largest political program ever in its history, was the first organization in Nevada to conduct safe door-to-door canvassing during a global pandemic when most had abandoned in-person canvassing - a cornerstone of electoral work and organizing. Culinary Union created comprehensive “contactless door-to-door canvassing” protocols to minimize risk. Guidelines included mandatory use of PPE including masks and gloves, adherence to social distancing guidelines both on the doors with voters and among canvassers, and specialized health and safety requirements including contact tracing and virtual meetings.
The Culinary Union ran a comprehensive strategic communications program, which included 1.9 million emails and texts, completely in-house polling, digital persuasion social media ads targeting Nevada voters, “Trump Lies” video ads with over 11.4 million views via UNITE HERE’s Take Back 2020 PAC, and uplifted the stories of workers who are fighting to take back their country in local, national, and international media.
In addition to a robust mail program, where approximately 5.6 million pieces were mailed to Culinary Union members and eligible voters, the Culinary Union also had a strong multilingual phone bank program, which was entirely run by UNITE HERE and Culinary Union worker-volunteers. Across the country, phone bankers made calls in English, Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Tagalog, and Amharic. By the end of Election Day, 2 million personal calls and 242,400 automated calls were made to Culinary Union members, their families, and registered voters throughout Nevada.
Culinary Union’s historic 2020 efforts surpass previous political efforts: In the 2018 midterms, 350 hospitality worker canvassers knocked on 370,000 doors. In the 2016 presidential race, 300 canvassers knocked on 350,000 doors.
The Culinary Union drove turnout in Nevada because our union has worked for over eight decades to build worker power and strength. Every political effort draws from the Culinary Union’s 85-years of rich knowledge regarding effective voter contact, which is rooted in the principle of working people talking to each other about the importance of building power through voting.
Canvassers reflect the Culinary Union’s diverse membership, which is majority women and people of color, who are committed to economic and racial justice and organizing for our collective liberation. As the largest immigrant organization in Nevada, the Culinary Union is proud to have founded the Citizenship Project, which has helped over 18,000 Nevadans become U.S. citizens and new voters since 2001.
____________________________________
November 1, 2020
MEDIA ADVISORY FOR: Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at 7am
MEDIA CONTACT: Bethany Khan
The Culinary Union’s political program for the 2020 General Election, which is responsive to the COVID-19 global pandemic, began on August 1, 2020 and is the largest in the state. The battle-tested political program has 500 hospitality workers canvassing, mobilizing voters, and making phone calls to voters in Reno and Las Vegas. Since August 1st, canvassers have been in the streets knocking on over 450,000 doors, talking to voters, and getting out the vote for Biden/Harris. The Culinary Union is committed to defeating Trump on Election Day in Nevada.
WHO:
*Geoconda Argüello-Kline, Secretary-Treasurer for the Culinary Union
*Ted Pappageorge, President for the Culinary Union
*D. Taylor, President of UNITE HERE
*UNITE HERE & Culinary Union political canvassers
WHAT: Culinary Union political team canvass launch
WHEN: Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at 7am
Canvassers will be driving through the parking lot to pick up political literature. The Culinary Union will also be providing hot breakfast and a box lunch from the Culinary Academy of Las Vegas to UNITE HERE and Culinary Union members before they head out for a day of canvassing and voter activation.
Due to the Governor’s directive on crowd sizes during the on-going COVID-19 pandemic, this event is *NOT* open to the public. Masks are required. Social distance will be strictly enforced. Temperature checks are administered to everyone upon entry.
WHERE: Culinary Union parking lot (1630 South Commerce Street Las Vegas, Nevada 89102)
*Social distancing enforced, masks required, and lapel mics are not permitted.
WHY: The Culinary Union, the strongest force in the Battle Born state, is mobilizing tens of thousands of hospitality workers throughout Nevada to vote and elect candidates who will fight for our families.
The Culinary and Bartenders Unions have proudly endorsed Joe Biden as the next President of the United States of America and Kamala Harris as the next Vice President of the United States of America. The Culinary Union endorsement guide is here.
The Culinary Union’s political program for the 2020 General Election, which is responsive to the COVID-19 global pandemic, began on August 1, 2020 and is the largest in the state. The battle-tested political program has 500 hospitality workers canvassing and making phone calls to voters in Reno and Las Vegas.
Since August 1st, canvassers have been in the streets knocking on over 450,000 doors, talking to voters, and getting out the vote for Biden/Harris. The Culinary Union is committed to defeating Trump on Election Day in Nevada.
Every political effort draws from the Culinary Union’s 85-years of rich knowledge of effective voter contact, which is rooted in the principle of working people talking to each other about the importance of building power through voting.
“Donald Trump is a threat to the livelihoods of workers and our families,” said Geoconda Argüello-Kline, Secretary-Treasurer for the Culinary Union. “We are fighting to take back our country and we will deliver Nevada for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, Congressional representatives Dina Titus, Steven Horsford, Susie Lee, candidate for Clark County Commission William McCurdy, and candidate for NV Supreme Court, Ozzie Fumo. We know these political candidates will fight to protect Nevadans.”
____________________________________
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Saturday, November 7, 2020
MEDIA CONTACT: Bethany Khan
Culinary Union delivered Nevada for Biden/Harris, drove unprecedented turnout with the largest political team statewide
Organizers
knocked on half a million
doors during a pandemic,
including half of the Black
and Latinx voters in Nevada.
Las Vegas, NV – The Culinary Union, the largest affiliate of UNITE HERE, the strongest political force in the state, delivered Nevada for President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris, mobilized over a hundred thousand hospitality workers and voters to defeat Trump, and elected representatives down the ballot who will fight for our families.
“We congratulate President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris, Congressional representatives Dina Titus, Steven Horsford, Susie Lee, and Clark County Commissioner William McCurdy. We are ready to continue the work to protect workers,” said Geoconda Argüello-Kline, Secretary-Treasurer for the Culinary Union.
“The unprecedented turnout in Nevada, which was led by those most directly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, is a mandate on Donald Trump’s failed leadership,” continued Argüello-Kline. “Ever since he assumed the office, Trump has been a daily threat to the livelihoods of workers and our families. We are taking back our country and are proud to have delivered Nevada for political candidates who will represent working families and fight for our issues. Nevadans need comprehensive COVID-19 relief now, a fair economy that centers workers, racial justice that ensures Black Lives Matter, and a democracy that includes all of us - whether we are Black or white, Native or new immigrant, Latinx or Asian.”
The Culinary Union celebrated its 85th anniversary on November 1st and is proud to have fought for over eight decades to protect working families in Nevada. Having run the most successful and largest political program ever in the organization’s history, the Culinary Union will continue the fight to ensure that democracy stands and that workers’ voices are heard.
Total political efforts for the 2020 General Election: The Culinary Union’s political program for the 2020 General Election, which was responsive to the COVID-19 global pandemic, began on August 1, 2020 and was the largest in the state.
The battle-tested political program had 500 UNITE HERE and Culinary Union hospitality workers canvass and mobilize voters to vote early and vote by mail. Since August 1st, canvassers knocked on 500,000 doors in Las Vegas and Reno and talked to 130,000 voters (in English, Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Tagalog, and Amharic). In Nevada, canvassers spoke to over 42,400 eligible voters who did not vote for 2016, knocked on the doors of half of the Black and Latinx voters in Nevada, and helped low-propensity voters make a plan to vote for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.
The Culinary Union, which ran the largest political program ever in its history, was the first organization in Nevada to conduct safe door-to-door canvassing during a global pandemic when most had abandoned in-person canvassing - a cornerstone of electoral work and organizing. Culinary Union created comprehensive “contactless door-to-door canvassing” protocols to minimize risk. Guidelines included mandatory use of PPE including masks and gloves, adherence to social distancing guidelines both on the doors with voters and among canvassers, and specialized health and safety requirements including contact tracing and virtual meetings.
The Culinary Union ran a comprehensive strategic communications program, which included 1.9 million emails and texts, completely in-house polling, digital persuasion social media ads targeting Nevada voters, “Trump Lies” video ads with over 11.4 million views via UNITE HERE’s Take Back 2020 PAC, and uplifted the stories of workers who are fighting to take back their country in local, national, and international media.
In addition to a robust mail program, where approximately 5.6 million pieces were mailed to Culinary Union members and eligible voters, the Culinary Union also had a strong multilingual phone bank program, which was entirely run by UNITE HERE and Culinary Union worker-volunteers. Across the country, phone bankers made calls in English, Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Tagalog, and Amharic. By the end of Election Day, 2 million personal calls and 242,400 automated calls were made to Culinary Union members, their families, and registered voters throughout Nevada.
Culinary Union’s historic 2020 efforts surpass previous political efforts: In the 2018 midterms, 350 hospitality worker canvassers knocked on 370,000 doors. In the 2016 presidential race, 300 canvassers knocked on 350,000 doors.
The Culinary Union drove turnout in Nevada because our union has worked for over eight decades to build worker power and strength. Every political effort draws from the Culinary Union’s 85-years of rich knowledge regarding effective voter contact, which is rooted in the principle of working people talking to each other about the importance of building power through voting.
Canvassers reflect the Culinary Union’s diverse membership, which is majority women and people of color, who are committed to economic and racial justice and organizing for our collective liberation. As the largest immigrant organization in Nevada, the Culinary Union is proud to have founded the Citizenship Project, which has helped over 18,000 Nevadans become U.S. citizens and new voters since 2001.
____________________________________November 1, 2020
MEDIA ADVISORY FOR: Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at 7am
MEDIA CONTACT: Bethany Khan
Culinary Union to launch the largest political team in Nevada on Election Day
Las Vegas, NV - The Culinary Union will be hosting a socially-distanced outdoor canvass launch with the largest political team in Nevada on Election Day.The Culinary Union’s political program for the 2020 General Election, which is responsive to the COVID-19 global pandemic, began on August 1, 2020 and is the largest in the state. The battle-tested political program has 500 hospitality workers canvassing, mobilizing voters, and making phone calls to voters in Reno and Las Vegas. Since August 1st, canvassers have been in the streets knocking on over 450,000 doors, talking to voters, and getting out the vote for Biden/Harris. The Culinary Union is committed to defeating Trump on Election Day in Nevada.
WHO:
*Geoconda Argüello-Kline, Secretary-Treasurer for the Culinary Union
*Ted Pappageorge, President for the Culinary Union
*D. Taylor, President of UNITE HERE
*UNITE HERE & Culinary Union political canvassers
WHAT: Culinary Union political team canvass launch
WHEN: Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at 7am
Canvassers will be driving through the parking lot to pick up political literature. The Culinary Union will also be providing hot breakfast and a box lunch from the Culinary Academy of Las Vegas to UNITE HERE and Culinary Union members before they head out for a day of canvassing and voter activation.
Due to the Governor’s directive on crowd sizes during the on-going COVID-19 pandemic, this event is *NOT* open to the public. Masks are required. Social distance will be strictly enforced. Temperature checks are administered to everyone upon entry.
WHERE: Culinary Union parking lot (1630 South Commerce Street Las Vegas, Nevada 89102)
*Social distancing enforced, masks required, and lapel mics are not permitted.
WHY: The Culinary Union, the strongest force in the Battle Born state, is mobilizing tens of thousands of hospitality workers throughout Nevada to vote and elect candidates who will fight for our families.
The Culinary and Bartenders Unions have proudly endorsed Joe Biden as the next President of the United States of America and Kamala Harris as the next Vice President of the United States of America. The Culinary Union endorsement guide is here.
The Culinary Union’s political program for the 2020 General Election, which is responsive to the COVID-19 global pandemic, began on August 1, 2020 and is the largest in the state. The battle-tested political program has 500 hospitality workers canvassing and making phone calls to voters in Reno and Las Vegas.
Since August 1st, canvassers have been in the streets knocking on over 450,000 doors, talking to voters, and getting out the vote for Biden/Harris. The Culinary Union is committed to defeating Trump on Election Day in Nevada.
Every political effort draws from the Culinary Union’s 85-years of rich knowledge of effective voter contact, which is rooted in the principle of working people talking to each other about the importance of building power through voting.
“Donald Trump is a threat to the livelihoods of workers and our families,” said Geoconda Argüello-Kline, Secretary-Treasurer for the Culinary Union. “We are fighting to take back our country and we will deliver Nevada for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, Congressional representatives Dina Titus, Steven Horsford, Susie Lee, candidate for Clark County Commission William McCurdy, and candidate for NV Supreme Court, Ozzie Fumo. We know these political candidates will fight to protect Nevadans.”
____________________________________
October 26, 2020
MEDIA ADVISORY FOR: Wednesday October 28, 2020 at 10am Pacific
MEDIA CONTACT:Bethany Khan
Culinary Union to host in-person political canvass launch during the last week of Early Vote
Las Vegas, NV - The Culinary Union will be hosting a socially-distanced outdoor canvass launch with the political field team as the last week of Early Vote is underway in Nevada.WHO:
*Geoconda Argüello-Kline, Secretary-Treasurer for the Culinary Union
*Ted Pappageorge, President for the Culinary Union
*D. Taylor, President of UNITE HERE
*UNITE HERE & Culinary Union political canvassers
WHAT: Culinary Union political team canvass launch
WHEN: Wednesday, October 28, 2020 from 10am-11am Pacific
After some speeches, the Culinary Union will be providing box lunches from the Culinary Academy of Las Vegas to UNITE HERE and Culinary Union members before they head out for a day of canvassing and voter activation.
Due to the Governor’s directive on crowd sizes during the on-going COVID-19 pandemic, this event is *NOT* open to the public. Masks are required. Social distance will be strictly enforced. Temperature checks are administered to everyone upon entry.
WHERE: Culinary Union parking lot (1630 South Commerce Street Las Vegas, Nevada 89102)
*Social distancing enforced, masks required, and lapel mics are not permitted. There will be a press area for media to socially distance while getting interviews, videos, and photos.
WHY: The Culinary Union, the strongest force in the Battle Born state, is mobilizing tens of thousands of hospitality workers throughout Nevada to vote and elect candidates who will fight for our families.
The Culinary and Bartenders Unions have proudly endorsed Joe Biden as the next President of the United States of America and Kamala Harris as the next Vice President of the United States of America. The Culinary Union endorsement guide is here.
The Culinary Union’s political program for the 2020 General Election, which is responsive to the COVID-19 global pandemic, began on August 1, 2020 and is (and will continue to be) the largest in the state. The battle-tested political program has over 400 hospitality workers canvassing and making phone calls to voters in Reno and Las Vegas.
Since August 1st, canvassers have been in the streets knocking on doors, talking to voters, and getting out the vote for Biden/Harris. The Culinary Union is committed to defeating Trump on Election Day in Nevada.
Every political effort draws from the Culinary Union’s 85-years of rich knowledge of effective voter contact, which is rooted in the principle of working people talking to each other about the importance of building power through voting.
“Donald Trump is a threat to the livelihoods of workers and our families,” said Geoconda Argüello-Kline, Secretary-Treasurer for the Culinary Union. “We are fighting to take back our country and we will deliver Nevada for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, Congressional representatives Dina Titus, Steven Horsford, Susie Lee, candidate for Clark County Commission William McCurdy, and candidate for NV Supreme Court, Ozzie Fumo. We know these political candidates will fight to protect Nevadans.”
October 15, 2020
MEDIA ADVISORY FOR: Wednesday October 21st, 2020 at 10am Pacific
MEDIA CONTACT:Bethany Khan
Culinary Union to host a political canvass launch during Early Vote
*Special guest:
Former Congressman Luis Gutiérrez*
Las Vegas, NV - The Culinary Union will be hosting a socially-distanced outdoor canvass launch with the political field team as Early Vote is underway in Nevada. Former Congressman Luis Gutiérrez (D-IL) will join the launch.
WHO:
*Geoconda Argüello-Kline, Secretary-Treasurer for the Culinary Union
*Ted Pappageorge, President for the Culinary Union
*Former Congressman Luis Gutiérrez (D-IL)
*UNITE HERE & Culinary Union political canvassers
*Mariachi
WHAT: Culinary Union political team canvass launch
WHEN: Wednesday, October 21st, 2020 from 10am-11am Pacific
After some speeches, the Culinary Union will be providing box lunches from the Culinary Academy of Las Vegas to UNITE HERE and Culinary Union members before they head out for a day of canvassing and voter activation.
Due to the Governor’s directive on crowd sizes during the on-going COVID-19 pandemic, this event is *NOT* open to the public. Masks are required. Social distance will be strictly enforced. Temperature checks are administered to everyone upon entry.
WHERE: Culinary Union parking lot (1630 South Commerce Street Las Vegas, Nevada 89102)
*Social distancing enforced, masks required, and lapel mics are not permitted. There will be a press area for media to socially distance while getting interviews, videos, and photos.
WHY: The Culinary Union, the strongest force in the Battle Born state, is mobilizing tens of thousands of hospitality workers throughout Nevada to vote and elect candidates who will fight for our families.
The Culinary and Bartenders Unions have proudly endorsed Joe Biden as the next President of the United States of America and Kamala Harris as the next Vice President of the United States of America. The Culinary Union endorsement guide is here.
The Culinary Union’s political program for the 2020 General Election, which is responsive to the COVID-19 global pandemic, began on August 1, 2020 and is (and will continue to be) the largest in the state. The battle-tested political program has over 350 hospitality workers canvassing and making phone calls to voters in Reno and Las Vegas.
Since August 1st, canvassers have been in the streets knocking on doors, talking to voters, and getting out the vote for Biden/Harris. The Culinary Union is committed to defeating Trump on Election Day in Nevada.
Every political effort draws from the Culinary Union’s 85-years of rich knowledge of effective voter contact, which is rooted in the principle of working people talking to each other about the importance of building power through voting.
“Donald Trump is a threat to the livelihoods of workers and our families,” said Geoconda Argüello-Kline, Secretary-Treasurer for the Culinary Union. “We are fighting to take back our country and we will deliver Nevada for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, Congressional representatives Dina Titus, Steven Horsford, Susie Lee, candidate for Clark County Commission William McCurdy, and candidate for NV Supreme Court, Ozzie Fumo. We know these political candidates will fight to protect Nevadans.”
____________________________________
September 29, 2020
MEDIA ADVISORY FOR: Thursday, October 1, 2020 at 9am and 11am
MEDIA CONTACTS: Bethany Khan
Culinary Union to host kick-off event and canvass launch with American Federation of Teachers
Las Vegas, NV - The Culinary Union will be joined by the American Federation of Teachers on Thursday, October 1, 2020 for a virtual kick-off event at 9am Pacific and canvass launch at 11am Pacific at the Culinary Union HQ.WHO:
*D. Taylor, President of UNITE HERE
*Randi Weingarten, President of American Federation of Teachers
*Geoconda Argüello-Kline, Secretary-Treasurer for Culinary Union
*Fedrick Ingram, Secretary-Treasurer of the American Federation of Teachers
*Evelyn DeJesus, Executive Vice-President of American Federation of Teachers
*200 Culinary Union political canvassers
WHEN: THURSDAY, October 1, 2020 at 9:00am and 11:00am Pacific
9:00am: Culinary Union virtual kick-off event with political canvassers. D., Randi, Geoconda, Fedrick, and Evelyn will speak with political canvassers ahead of them going out into Las Vegas neighborhoods to mobilize voters.
PUBLIC LIVESTREAM: www.Facebook.com/Culinary226
11:00am: Canvass team to launch out of the Culinary Union parking lot (1630 South Commerce Street Las Vegas, Nevada 89102).
AFT will hand out box lunches and children books in English and Spanish to Culinary Union members before they head out for a day of canvassing and voter activation. Masks are required. Social distance will be enforced. Canvassers will queue for a drive-through pickup of turf, supplies, lunch, and books in the parking lot.
WHY: The Culinary Union, the strongest force in the Battle Born state, is mobilizing tens of thousands of hospitality workers to elect candidates who will fight for our families.
The Culinary and Bartenders Unions have proudly endorsed Joe Biden as the next President of the United States of America and Kamala Harris as the next Vice President of the United States of America. The Culinary Union endorsement guide is here.
The Culinary Union’s political program for the 2020 General Election, which is responsive to the COVID-19 global pandemic, began on August 1, 2020 and is (and will continue to be) the largest in the state. The battle-tested political program has over 200 hospitality workers canvassing and making phone calls to get out the vote in Reno and Las Vegas.
As the only organization with canvassers in the streets knocking on doors, talking to voters, and getting out the vote for Biden/Harris, the Culinary Union is committed to defeating Trump on Election Day in Nevada.
Every political effort draws from the Culinary Union’s 85-years of rich knowledge of effective voter contact, which is rooted in the principle of working people talking to each other about the importance of building power through voting.
“Donald Trump is a threat to the livelihoods of workers and our families,” said Geoconda Argüello-Kline, Secretary-Treasurer for the Culinary Union. “We are fighting to take back our country and we will deliver Nevada for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris and candidates who will fight to protect Nevadans.”
“Elections are always about choices, but this is the most consequential choice of our lifetimes,” said AFT President Randi Weingarten. “Four more years of Trump is an existential threat to the American way of life. This is a five alarm fire – Trump has threatened the peaceful transition of power and has torched our rights and freedoms for cynical political gain, while trying to gut healthcare, defund public education and erode good union jobs, while further enriching the rich. Standing still—and staying silent—is not an option. While the president divides and destroys, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris will restore dignity and bring the nation together so working people can realize the promise of America. They will fund schools and healthcare, restore voting rights, strengthen labor rights and fight to end racism and address climate change. Those are the stakes and that's why it's so urgent we do everything to get out the vote in Nevada and across the nation."
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Somos PAC
LCV Victory Fund
Contact: Matt Canter | Emily
Samsel
October 6, 2020
SOMOS PAC, LCV VICTORY FUND LAUNCH MILLION DOLLAR PRO-BIDEN SPANISH TV & RADIO BUY ACROSS NEVADA
New Ad
Campaign Aims To Reintroduce
Biden’s Story to Spanish-Speaking
Nevadans
Carson City, NV — Somos PAC, a Latino-led progressive hub for persuading and mobilizing Latino voters, and LCV Victory Fund today announced a $1 million statewide Spanish radio and TV buy in Nevada aimed at reintroducing Biden to Latino voters. The ads tell Biden’s personal story overcoming struggle that so many Latino voters can relate to.
WATCH: “Nuestra Historia” (60 seconds)
WATCH: “Nuestra Historia” (30 seconds)
“Latino voters have heard enough about Trump. Right now they are looking to credible, independent voices to learn more about Joe Biden and what his presidency would mean for them,” said Melissa Morales, President of Somos PAC. “That is why Somos PAC, in partnership with organizations like LCV Victory Fund, is making major investments across the country in grassroots field operations and paid communications to restart a conversation about who Joe Biden is, what he has overcome, and what we can all overcome if he is elected president.”
“Nevada voters are on the front lines of climate change and only one candidate in this race, Joe Biden, will listen to scientists and experts and protect the health and well being of Latinx families,” said Megan Jacobs, National Campaigns Director, LCV Victory Fund. “Biden has helped our country rebuild from multiple ongoing crises before — he doesn’t give up. We need him in the White House fighting for us.”
The Nevada investments are part of Somos PAC’s multi-million dollar national push for the final 25 days aimed at boosting support for Joe Biden and other Democrats among Latino voters. The new campaign includes unprecedented investments in field operations to facilitate hundreds of thousands of direct conversations with Latino voters, targeted direct mail and digital campaigns to key Latino constituencies and Spanish radio and television buys.
The 30 second TV ad is joint between Somos PAC and LCV Victory Fund. The 60 second TV ad and radio spots are Somos PAC only. The ad campaign will run through Election Day.
The script for the new 30 second ad and an English translation are below.
“Nuestra Historia”
Nuestra historia
Es sobre valentía
Familia
Y nunca rendirnos
Y esa es la historia de Joe Biden
Durante la peor crisis
económica en décadas
Joe no se rindió
Nos ayudó a defendernos
Joe sabe que el cambio climático es real
Y va a trabajar para detenerlo de la mano de la ciencia
Y hoy que enfrentamos un nuevo reto
Necesitamos un lider que nos ayude a reconstruir
Y que ya lo haya hecho antes
English translation – “Our Story”
Our story
Is a story of courage
Of family
And never giving up
And that is Joe Biden’s story
During the worst economic crisis in decades
Joe didn’t give up
He helped us fight back
Joe knows climate change is real
And will work with scientists to stop it
And as we face this new challenge
We need a leader to help us rebuild
Who’s done it before
# # #
Paid for by Somos PAC, www.somospac.org, and LCV Victory Fund, www.lcvvictoryfund.org, and not authorized by any candidate or candidate’s committee.
•
America Votes Nevada is primarily
based in Las Vegas and has been
part of the state's progressive
community since 2007.
https://americavotes.org/state-network/
• Silver State Voices, part of the State Voices network, aims to create a more robust democracy by increasing the civic participation of the New American Majority (NAM) in Nevada.
Executive
Director Emily Zamora
https://statevoices.org/state-tables/nevada/
• Nevada is one of six states where Mi Familia Vota is organized.
State Director Cecia Alvarado
https://www.mifamiliavota.org/where-we-are/nevada/
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