Issue Position: Labor

Issue Position

Throughout my career in Congress and in the State Senate, I have always been a strong, stalwart proponent of the labor movement and working people. In 2008 and 2009, I have received 100% ratings from the AFL-CIO and SEIU. I believe that our working men and women deserve strong support from their elected officials, and I have worked hard in my time as an elected official to represent their interests in government.

Tennessee has one of the highest unemployment rates in the nation, especially among women and minorities. While I believe the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act has helped to save many jobs that otherwise would have been lost because of the economic downturn, we can and should do more to create employment opportunities.

I am founding member of the bipartisan Jobs NOW! Congressional Caucus. I joined for one reason, to advocate for jobs, jobs and more jobs. I know that when someone has a job, they have financial peace of mind, they walk a little taller, and they take pride in the fact they can provide for their family.

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