Railroad Workers United has made no endorsement of candidates in the U.S. elections. Our position has always been that the electoral system - currently monopolized as it is by the Democrats and Republicans - serves the interests of the rail carriers, big business, Wall Street, corporate America and the wealthy. You can view our official position HERE.
However, we cannot stand idly by if and when the democratic process is threatened by one of these parties and/or candidates. While our democracy has huge shortcomings, working people cannot tolerate any threats to abridge the popular vote, any failure to recognize the electoral outcome.
We urge you to read the position statement below ....
