The ‘Let’s Get America Working!’ campaign seeks to restore a dynamic and prosperous middle class to drive economic growth by helping to advance policy decisions that create and maintain good middle-income jobs, guarantee retirement security, expand access to the American Dream, and ensure that the benefits of the ongoing economic recovery are felt by the many, not just the few.
Let's Get America Working
Higher Wages Fuel Income Equality
Several states and cities officially enacted minimum wage increases on July 1. But one took a step back.
Hoffa: N.J. Beer Distributor Cuts Off Workers’ Paychecks, Healthcare
Workers want to work. But sometimes their own employer shuts the door on them, jeopardizing not only their paychecks but their families’ lives in the process.
House Bill Would Help Make Trade More Fair
Beefing up currency manipulation, worker rights language is key to creating an agreement that helps everyone.
Government Can Help Put People Back to Work
A new jobs program for the 21st century is needed to raise wages and improve services for all.
False Comp Time Promises Must Not Replace OT Pay
Bill that wants to trade time off for overtime pay is yet another corporate boondoggle.
Politicians Should Act on What the People Want -- Infrastructure
Polls show the public puts infrastructure before all other policy considerations. And they're letting the GOP know they'll pay if action isn't taken.
BLET Urges Rail Infrastructure Investment At House Hearing
John Tolman, legislative representative for the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen, testified before a U.S. House committee today about the importance of rail infrastructure funding.
Broadening ‘Buy American’ is Path to Prosperity
Trump executive order is first step in effort to restore middle-class jobs in this country.
