Tonight, AFL-CIO Leader Tells You How

For years the Democratic Party lost ground among working-class, white, males. These voters make up more than half of the electorate and many political scientists believe that the appeal of social conservative issues by the Republicans has helped convince them to vote against their own economic self-interest.

The Wall Street Journal reports today though, that an AFL-CIO effort called Working America, combined with the Obama 50 state strategy may have shifted enough of these voters into the blue column to turn the tide….

Working America's 450 paid employees are mostly going after white, working-class voters in swing states such as Ohio and Pennsylvania. With leaflets, phone calls and personal visits, they urge those voters to focus on economic issues like taxes, health care and education -- where Sen. Obama polls well -- and less on issues like religion and guns, on which many of them are closer to Sen. McCain.

Tonight, you can learn more about the union movement’s strategy to win this election at a reception for Jon Hiatt, General Council of the AFL-CIO. The reception will be from 5:30 – 7:00 pm in Room 400 in City Hall. Tickets are $50 for the general public (call 215-670-5855 for student and low-income pricing). The event is hosted by Councilwoman, Maria Quinones – Sanchez. The proceeds benefit Jobs with Justice.