A prominent labor union in the United States has chosen not to support either Harris or Trump.

 A prominent labor union in the United States has chosen not to support either Harris or Trump.

1. The International Brotherhood of Teamsters, one of the most significant labor unions in the United States, has refrained from endorsing a presidential candidate for the first time since 1996. With approximately 1.3 million members in the US and Canada, the union stated that it received insufficient commitments on key issues from both Democratic nominee Kamala Harris and Republican nominee Donald Trump. Furthermore, a survey of its members revealed a lack of clear support for either candidate, despite two recent polls showing a strong preference for Trump. This decision represents a considerable setback for Harris's campaign as it seeks to appeal to working-class voters with less than 50 days remaining before the election.

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An endorsement had the potential to mobilise thousands of Teamsters who live, work and vote in the crucial battleground states of Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin.

Shortly after the announcement, some Teamsters regional councils representing more than half a million members in Michigan, Wisconsin, Nevada and California, said they would be endorsing Harris.

In a statement, the Harris campaign touted its support from "the overwhelming majority of organised labour" and noted that many Teamsters locals have gotten behind her candidacy.

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"While Donald Trump says striking workers should be fired, Vice-President Harris has literally walked the picket line and stood strong with organized labour for her entire career," campaign spokesperson Lauren Hitt said.