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☷ICYMI Acting Secretary Su visits diverse communities spotlights Biden Harris administration investments in good jobs support for unions
U.S. Department of Labor ( By Press Release office)
Mar 01,2024
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Just in case you missed it: Acting Secretary Su has been out and about visiting different communities , shining a spotlight on the Biden - Harris administration ' s focus on creating good jobs and supporting unions . She recently traveled to Oregon and Mississippi to connect with workers and chat about the administration ' s commitment to building an economy that benefits everyone . During her visits , she met with a variety of workers and community leaders to discuss the importance of empowering workers and ensuring they are protected by federal law . In Mississippi , she met with immigrant workers and community and labor leaders , while in Oregon , she highlighted programs supporting care workers and toured various training facilities . Acting Secretary Su also announced grants to expand apprenticeship programs and spoke with media outlets about the administration ' s pro - union stance and dedication to including worker voices in discussions about the future of work . The Biden Administration appointee is on a fact - finding tour to learn about the state of the country . She ' s asking what makes a good job and where people can earn enough to not just get by , but thrive and save for the future . She ' s been meeting with workers and their representatives in places like Jackson and Greenville to hear about their challenges and discuss the administration ' s efforts to support workers . She ' s also been talking about the importance of worker rights , including collective bargaining , and criticizing right - to - work laws . Additionally , she ' s announced funding for apprenticeships to ensure a diverse workforce and meet the demands of various industries . Overall , she ' s emphasizing the need for a workforce that reflects all Americans and is prepared for the jobs being created . I believe unions are really important in Hollywood , just like they are for the middle class in America . The president always says that the middle class built the country and unions built the middle class . We ' ve seen that with SAG - AFTRA , the Writers Guild , and other unions who fought for their fair share . It ' s not a coincidence that this happened while we have the most pro - worker , pro - union president ever , who ' s been clear that we need to prioritize working people to build the economy we want . If we don ' t focus on the wellbeing of working people , we can ' t make America better or recover from the recent crises .
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