Maine unionists urge workers to vote for Harris at annual Portland breakfast [Video]

Maine union members rang in Labor Day with political calls to action, speeches of hope and an accordion.

Red, white and blue posters decorated the basement beams of Portland’s Irish Heritage Center on Monday morning, during the Southern Maine Labor Council’s annual Labor Day breakfast. While many attendees donned merchandise representing their respective unions, the room was also dotted with promotions for the Harris-Walz campaign – one of the event sponsors.

Rep. Matthew Beck, D-South Portland, and Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, both encouraged the crowd to vote with labor in mind this November, especially for candidates like them who carry union cards.

Jackson said Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign has brought excitement and energy, but the campaign needs active support from union workers in the 63 days until the election.

“When you’re out there working for Harris-Walz, which I will be also, what you’re doing is actually making it …