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
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.
States Continue Crackdown Against Union Jobs
New laws in Iowa and Wisconsin that outlaw project labor agreements are latest GOP-led blow against workers.
Teamsters Local 952 Retirees Successfully Lobby for Passage of Transportation Bill SB-1 in California
After intense lobbying by Teamster retirees from Teamsters Local 952, lawmakers in the State Senate and Assembly approved SB-1, a $52 Billion transportation infrastructure package, sending it to Gov. Jerry Brown. The Democratic governor strongly supports the legislation and is expected to sign it.
China is Front and Center in Next Trade Fight
As President Trump gets ready to meet with China's President Xi this week, now is the time to stand up for American workers.
Hoffa: Cadillac Tax Hurts Union Workers
Taxing workers for having good health care benefits just doesn't make sense.
