Democratic presidential candidates are siding with unions over Big Tech.
“Candidates understand that our members have sky-high expectations, and that’s being reflected in their campaigns,” said AFL-CIO spokesman John Weber.
The courtship is playing out aggressively in California, which has a new, early primary date and new sway in the nomination process. The presidential attention has shone a spotlight on a growing political headache for an important part of the tech industry — headquartered in California — as it fends off pressure over privacy issues and election security. Democrats have struggled with just how cozy to get with tech companies that are revolutionizing the economy in ways many Americans enjoy but that are upending traditional business models.
Beyond money, labor unions can provide volunteers to campaigns to help with knocking on doors, making calls and other essential work that often distinguishes successful campaigns. “We would become vastly different services,” said Adrian Durbin, senior director of communication at Lyft.if they cannot make a deal specific to their workers.
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