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Rob Sand and Dave Muhlbauer Join Labor Unions and Workers Across Iowa to Celebrate Labor Day

For Immediate Release

Contact: press@robsand.com

Rob Sand for Iowa

9/7/2026

DES MOINES, IA – Today, nominee for governor Rob Sand joined labor unions in eastern Iowa to march in a parade in Dubuque and for a picnic in Cedar Rapids to celebrate Labor Day and honor the workers that keep Iowa moving forward. Nominee for lieutenant governor Dave Muhlbauer celebrated Labor Day in central Iowa as the Grand Marshal of the Des Moines Labor Day Parade, marching alongside labor union members and workers.

“As the son of a 20-year union member, I learned early on the value of hard work and the importance of standing shoulder to shoulder with working people. That’s why Labor Day is more than just a day off,” said nominee for governor Rob Sand. “It’s about honoring the people who make Iowa work, and a reminder of what happens when working people stand together. Today and every day, let’s remember to thank the workers that keep Iowa running, and who fight for fair wages, safe workplaces, and dignity on the job for us all.”

“I grew up in a family of proud farm and labor Democrats. My father and grandfather taught me that when you’re working on the farm, you get the job done no matter what. They also taught me about standing up for your fellow worker, because we do better when our neighbors do better,” said nominee for lieutenant governor Dave Muhlbauer. “That’s why I was proud to join thousands in Des Moines today as the Grand Marshal of the Labor Day Parade, and proud to join Rob Sand on the ballot to fight for Iowa workers every day.”

Throughout his career, Rob has always stood shoulder to shoulder with Iowa workers — whether it was at the picket line with UAW members at John Deere, supporting Teamsters 238 at Amcor, or speaking out against attempts to strip away hard-earned employee benefits. It’s why he’s earned the support of dozens of unions in Iowa, including:

  • Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO

  • Great River Area Labor Federation

  • AFSCME Iowa Council 61

  • AFSCME International

  • Central Iowa Building & Construction Trades

  • Cedar Rapids Building Trades

  • CWA Local 7110

  • International Association of Fire Fighters

  • Local #4 Firefighters

  • IBEW International

  • IBEW Local 347

  • IBEW Local 109

  • Ironworkers Union Local #67

  • Ironworkers Union Local #89

  • Ironworkers Union International

  • Ironworkers Local #111

  • Ironworkers Local #21

  • IUOE Local 150

  • IUOE Local 234

  • IUOE International

  • IUPAT District Council 81

  • LiUNA International

  • LiUNA Iowa

  • Machinists/Aerospace Workers Union - IAM

  • National Education Association

  • Iowa State Education Association

  • Iowa State Building & Construction Trades

  • UA Local 33

  • UA Local 125

  • UA International

  • Plumbers & Pipefitters L25

  • Plumbers Local Union No. 16

  • Steamfitters & Plumbers Local 464

  • SEIU Healthcare MN/IA - L 113

  • Sheet Metal, Air, Rail & Transportation Union - SMART

  • Steelworkers International

  • United Steelworkers Local 310L

  • United Steelworkers District 11

  • Teamsters International (Drive)

  • Teamsters Local 90

  • Teamsters Local 238

  • United Auto Workers - UAW

  • United Food & Commercial Workers International

  • UFCW Local 1149

  • UFCW Local 431

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