NewsWLRN — South Florida NPR (Government & Politics)August 24, 2026Miami-Dade
SEIU 32BJ and UNITE HERE Local 355 release report on Miami-Dade voter concerns
Labor unions SEIU 32BJ and UNITE HERE Local 355 released a report titled 'SOMOS MIAMI' detailing voter concerns regarding rising rent costs and immigration enforcement. The findings are based on 2,381 surveys collected from over 31,000 resident interactions between March and June.
Read the full story at WLRN — South Florida NPR (Government & Politics)Why It Matters
The report provides data on the primary economic and social concerns of a specific segment of Miami-Dade voters, which may influence local political discourse and policy priorities.
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Who's Mentioned
organizationUNITE HERE Local 355“Labor union that co-produced the 'SOMOS MIAMI' survey.”other2,381“Number of completed surveys”personMartha Cabrera“Union canvasser who spoke with Cuban residents.”organizationSEIU 32BJ“Labor union that co-produced the 'SOMOS MIAMI' survey.”locationMiami-Dade“Geographic focus of the survey”personFlor Ramirez“UNITE HERE Local 355 member and Miami International Airport worker.”organizationMiami Herald“News partner that reported on local household income requirements.”organizationBureau of Economic Analysis“Federal agency providing data on metropolitan cost of living.”personClarissa Perez“Janitor and SEIU 32BJ member.”other31,000“Number of residents canvassed”