Political Quotes

“I appreciate this opportunity. In following my colleague, Ms. Bush, with an example of how we are fine- tuning the apprenticeship program, one of the secrets in this country, best-kept secrets, in terms of a path to middle-class wage, empowerment, and key to our ability to rebuild and renew America. President Biden hit the ground running. He has been working on a number of areas. And none of his promises is more important than rebuilding and renewing America. We need to have a workforce that enables us to get this job done. I have seen these programs work in my State and national training programs around the country. Mr. Speaker, I include in the Record a statement from James Hoffa, the general president of the Teamsters, who points out that this is an investment of over $1.6 billion in private capital annually. The programs have long been considered the gold standard for workforce development in the construction trades. They provide a debt-free ladder of opportunity. Apprentices earn wages from the first day, develop demand skills, and portable credentials. International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Washington, DC. February 1, 2021. House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Dear Representative: The International Brotherhood of Teamsters supports H.R. 447, the National Apprenticeship Act of 2021 which the House is expected to consider this week. We urge you to support H.R. 447 which reauthorizes the Registered Apprenticeship Program.…”