Endorsements

The International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW) is one of North America's largest and most diverse unions, with members in virtually every sector of the economy. UAW-represented workplaces range from multinational corporations, small manufacturers, and state and local governments to colleges, universities, hospitals, and private non-profit organizations. The UAW has more than 400,000 active members and 580,000 retired members.

The Tennessee AFL-CIO Labor Council represents approximately 37 international unions, 273 different local unions and affiliations with a membership of over 60,000 Tennesseans. Many different unions in the area fall under our umbrella. These locals are the true heart of the movement, partnering with state and community organizations and conducting campaigns at all levels of government to improve life for working families.

Since 1977, the National Organization for Women Political Action Committee (NOW PAC) has worked to elect more uncompromising feminists to the White House and Congress. NOW PAC’s aggressive grassroots organizing and early support for feminist candidates have been changing the faces of those elected to federal office.

NOW PAC only raises money from NOW members, so our political work is 100% grassroots.

United Campus Workers - CWA Local 3865 is Tennessee's higher education union for all faculty, staff, and graduate workers in the state. Since 2003, we have been affiliated with the Communications Workers of America, a nationwide union representing over 700,000 members in education, healthcare, public service,  communications, airlines and more. UCW-CWA is part of the national AFL-CIO and active in our local Central Labor Councils.

The National Women's Political Caucus is a multi-partisan grassroots organization dedicated to increasing women’s participation in the political process. NWPC recruits, trains, and supports pro-choice women candidates for elected and appointed offices at all levels of government. 

We are the ERA Coalition and Fund for Women’s Equality (ERA Coalition Forward); a movement of movements. We convene a diverse coalition of nearly 300 partner organizations across the country, representing 80 million people.

Moms Demand Action is a grassroots movement of Americans fighting for public safety measures that can protect people from gun violence. They pass stronger gun laws and work to close the loopholes that jeopardize the safety of our families. They also work in communities and with business leaders to encourage a culture of responsible gun ownership. They know that gun violence is preventable, and they are committed to doing what it takes to keep families safe.

The purpose of the Tennessee College Democrats is to support the philosophy and the candidates of the Democratic Party at both the state and national levels. Furthermore, TNCD intends to support all efforts to increase the participation of college students in the Democratic Party. 

Their mission is to empower feminists, who are the majority, and to win equality for women at the decision-making tables of the state, nation, and the world. The Feminist Majority promotes non-discrimination on the basis of sex, race, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, religion, ethnicity, age, marital status, nation of origin, size or disability. The purpose of Feminist Majority is to promote equality for women and men, non-violence, reproductive health, peace, social justice and economic development and to enhance feminist participation in public policy.

The Committee to Protect Health Care, composed of over 20,000 doctors and advocates across the United States, fights to expand health care access, lower costs for patients, and protect reproductive rights. Using advocacy campaign tactics, we hold anti-health care politicians accountable and fight back against special interests that put profits before patients.

The Alliance for Retired Americans is a grassroots advocacy organization with 4.4 million members. Founded by the AFL-CIO in 2001, the Alliance now has 39 state alliances and members in every state.

The Alliance’s retiree activists are from all walks of life. We are former teachers, auto workers, state and federal government workers, construction workers, and community leaders united in the belief that every American deserves a secure and dignified retirement after a lifetime of hard work.