Policy area · 8 issues

Labor and employment

It covers wages and hours, workplace safety, unions, pensions and benefits, and job training.

99 new members wrote on labor and employment. 46 of the 121 campaign websites we’ve read give it at least 100 words.

Where they stand

What new members call for on each labor and employment issue.

DemocratsRepublicans
Job creation 64 members addressed itCreate good-paying jobs and attract employers57Invest public money to create jobs15and 6 more positionsWages 57 members addressed itRaise wages and make sure workers are paid fairly40Raise the minimum wage28and 7 more positionsJob training and workforce development 56 members addressed itInvest in job training and workforce development47Expand apprenticeship programs36and 9 more positionsLabor unions 46 members addressed itProtect workers' right to organize and bargain collectively33Protect and strengthen labor unions29and 9 more positionsPaid leave 32 members addressed itGuarantee paid family and medical leave27Guarantee paid leave for new parents10and 3 more positionsArtificial intelligence and jobs 26 members addressed itProtect workers' jobs from being replaced by AI12Retrain and prepare workers for jobs changed by AI8and 8 more positionsImmigrant and guest workers 25 members addressed itExpand and streamline work visas to meet labor needs8Keep immigration from undercutting American workers' wages and jobs8and 4 more positionsTrade, offshoring and jobs 23 members addressed itMake trade policy put American workers first10Reward companies that keep or create jobs in the US6and 6 more positions

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Who wrote on it

1–12 of 99 members