Booker, Watson Coleman, Omar Reintroduce Bicameral Legislation to Establish Model for Federal Jobs Guarantee Program in High-Unemployment Communities
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Issues: Unemployed and Low-Income
"Every adult should have access to a job with a living wage, good benefits, and safe working conditions. Thanks to President Biden, Americans are seeing the highest wage increases in decades and employed at historic levels. However, nearly 15 million American workers remain on the sidelines.A federal job guarantee program will bring more people into the labor force and help address the labor shortages within key sectors that are currently underserved. I am proud to join my colleagues in reintroducing this important legislation that will not only uplift hundreds of thousands of workers and build resilient communities but also advance our local and national priorities that will help our economy thrive."
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