Political Quotes

“I wish to talk about protecting the middle class. I am on the side of an economy that works for everyone and building a stronger middle class to bring opportunities to families across the Nation. What is an economy that works for everyone? It means that if you work hard and play by the rules, you deserve a fair shot at the American dream. An economy that works for everyone also means giving workers the right to organize, negotiate, and exercise their rights under the law in a timely way. I believe this can be done in a way that also enables businesses to prosper and to create jobs. Unions raise wages, improve working conditions, and ensure fair treatment on the job. In many jobs they make the difference between living in poverty and making ends meet or the difference between just getting by and making enough to make a better life for a family. The right to unionize and collectively bargain helped grow the middle class. When workers are choosing whether to unionize or not, they need a process that is fair, predictable, and efficient. But unfair rules, lax enforcement, and insincere negotiating has crippled union organizing and threatened the middle-class lifestyle that was once the economic pride of our country. The main role of the National Labor Relations Board is to manage the relations between unions, employees, and employers in the private sector.…”