America's Workers
Our national workforce keeps our country running and provides invaluable services we often take for granted. Nobody should have to work multiple jobs or extraordinary hours to provide for their family, save for retirement or feel financially secure. As an electrician by trade, I know the best social program in the world is a job and I believe every worker must have an opportunity to succeed, which starts with fair pay. Women have made great strides in history, but it’s time they receive equal pay for equal work and the opportunity to maintain a work and family balance. We need to ensure working families have fair wages, safe working conditions, and a voice in the workplace.
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Sep
17
2020
“As an electrician, I know firsthand that education and job training is not one-size-fits-all. A registered apprenticeship program shaped my life – laying the foundation for me to go from construction work to Congress.”
Sep
4
2020
“This remarkable man, with South Jersey roots, understood the American workforce is our greatest asset.”
Sep
1
2020
“We are still in the midst of both a public health emergency and an economic crisis, and our local businesses urgently need relief."
Aug
18
2020
“’To inform and connect’ – that was the intent of our Founding Fathers when they enshrined the Postal Service in our Constitution."
Aug
7
2020
“It is vital that the U.S. Postal Service not reduce mail delivery times, which could harm rural communities, seniors, small businesses, and millions of Americans who rely on the mail for critical letters and packages."
Aug
5
2020
“As the country faces both a public health crisis and an economic crisis, many trade-affected workers are out of work. This federal grant funding will support New Jersey workers by providing resources for training opportunities, income support and employee services to ensure they are equipped with the skills and tools they need to weather the current economic storm.”
Jul
31
2020
“How we invest our nation’s funding is a reflection of our priorities and these bills show that we are prioritizing the health and safety of American workers and families, addressing systemic racism, and strengthening both our economy and the environment.”
Jul
29
2020
“I was once a single dad, working in construction, and back then, it was hard to find affordable, quality child care. Today, in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, it’s nearly impossible."
Jul
22
2020
“As we’ve seen through the current pandemic and the early severe lack of personal protective equipment, when we don’t have the manufacturing capacity here in the US, our National Security and the lives of Americans are at risk. We must do better.”
Jul
14
2020
“The current pandemic has highlighted the need for skilled workers, and this federal grant funding will ensure that Registered Apprenticeship Programs are equipped with the resources to address the nation’s challenges and continue training New Jersey’s highly skilled workforce for years to come.”