The Connection
Greetings WEAC Region 3 Members!
It's an exciting week of elections across the country. There's a few I have my eye on, but none more than the New York City mayoral race. I've seen a lot of people (probably bots) commenting negative things in response to Mamdani's platform which includes free public transit and childcare. Their comments make it seem like these things are outrageous. Meanwhile, New Mexico quietly enacted statewide universal childcare as of November 1st and Minnesota enacted paid family medical leave for 2026. These things are in fact possible.
We pay so much in taxes, wouldn't it be refreshing to have those fund things that we actually need, that would make life better? I don't know about you but I'm tired of funding a war machine and contracts that feed Elon Musk $8 million dollars a day. Feeding one robber baron $8 million dollars a day seems a lot more outrageous than creating and funding a statewide childcare program.
I think we're on the brink of reassessing our values as a county and that's what I love about organizing. At times creating a new platform CAN feel outrageous, it can feel like science fiction to reimagine the world. Mamdani's win shows us we CAN reimagine the world if the people want it. In these moments of change, it's important to remember fear is the cheapest room in the house, I think we deserve better accommodations.
Kristin Lytie
Organizing Director
WEAC
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This year 223 WEAC locals filed for annual recertification. We stand with Accountants, Psychologists, Teamsters, Iron Workers, Electricians, Plumbers, Buildings & Trades, and Construction unions across the state demanding a seat at the table and our voices heard.
Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much. ~Helen Keller
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