Wages

“Lower costs and raise wages for working families”

“Raise wages and strengthen workers’ rights”

“Empower workers and small business owners to earn more and get ahead”

“Promote fair compensation and benefits to build economic security”

“CWA members power our communications, care for our communities, and keep essential public services running. They deserve fair wages, strong benefits, and the right to organize without interference.”

“In Congress, I’ll work every day to bring down costs, raise wages, and make life affordable for everyone — not just those at the very top.”

“I’m fighting to lower the cost of living for families across our district who are being squeezed by everyday costs rising faster than their paychecks. That means raising wages, cutting taxes for working families, and making the biggest corporations finally pay their fair share.”

“I’m fighting to strengthen America’s workforce and ensure every Marylander who works hard can earn a fair wage and build a secure future. That means protecting workers’ rights, raising wages, expanding apprenticeship and job training programs, and making it easier for workers to organize and bargain collectively. We must also invest in workforce development and career pathways so Marylanders can access good paying jobs in growing industries.”

“Growing Iowa’s economy to increase jobs and wages while continuing to invest in organized labor and union protected man hours”

“As the union President of the Pennsylvania Professional Fire Fighters Association, Bob took on the politicians for higher wages, better healthcare, and benefits for all workers.”

“I fought for better wages, better healthcare and better working conditions for my members.”

“As Mayor of Scranton, I’ve stood with our workers, increasing wages, cutting red tape, and standing up to special interests.”

“As the only candidate in this race who supports the PRO Act, I will continue delivering for our workers in Congress by protecting and expanding the right to organize, fighting for better wages and benefits, and always prioritizing Pennsylvania workers over profit.”

“I believe that every worker deserves the right to join a union and to earn a fair wage.”

“Raising the Federal Minimum Wage: $7.25 an hour is an insult to American workers. The federal minimum wage should be raised to $17 an hour and indexed to inflation.”

“Raising the federal minimum wage. Follow Maryland’s lead by raising the federal minimum wage from $7.25 to $15 an hour and tie it to inflation so workers’ pay keeps pace with the cost of living.”

“Led a three-year effort to raise Maryland’s minimum wage and tie future increases to inflation so workers’ pay keeps pace with the rising cost of living.”

“He introduced legislation to raise the minimum wage, make schools cell-phone-free, and stop Wall Street from buying up Maryland homes.”

“Raise the minimum wage.”

“The last time we raised the minimum wage was 2006. We’ve fought three wars since then. We need to raise it, and tie it to inflation.”

“Darializa will sign onto these bills to secure housing as a human right, universal healthcare, union protections, a $15 minimum wage and more.”

“Darializa will fight to protection workers' rights, increase union density, raise the minimum wage, fund social security, to create and protect job opportunities, and more.”

“Raise the Wage Act to raise the federal minimum wage from $7.25 to $15 an hour”

“Raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour”

“Raise the federal minimum wage to $15/hour.”

“Increasing the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour – which is just the start for creating living wages in our state – with a rolling implementation plan starting with corporate players first, midsize businesses and then small businesses.”

“People who work full-time should make enough money to feed their families and pay their bills. Public servants like teachers, farmers, and custodians are the foundation of our communities but often don’t make enough to live. Everyone should make a living wage of at least $15 an hour – but Congress hasn’t raised the minimum wage in 17 years despite prices skyrocketing.”

“In 2014, Peggy co-chaired the campaign to raise Minnesota’s minimum wage and index it to inflation–and won.”

“Peggy co-chaired the Raise the Wage campaign in Minnesota and supports a $17 federal minimum wage tied to inflation to keep up with the increased costs of food, housing, and everyday essentials.”

“After co-chairing the coalition to raise the minimum wage in 2014, Peggy helped usher in the most pro-labor legislative session ever in 2023, passing a statewide paid leave program, the largest expansion of prevailing wage protections, banning captive audience meetings, and requiring that all workers have access to sick time.”

“If you work full-time in America, you shouldn’t struggle to survive. It’s been nearly 20 years since Washington raised the minimum wage to $7.25–that’s $15,080 per year. Peggy knows it’s time to raise the minimum wage so folks are paid what they rightfully deserve. That means at least $17 an hour and tied to inflation.”

“As a state legislator, I fought for and voted to pass Illinois’ minimum wage increase into law, a critical step that helped lift wages across our state and support higher local standards like Chicago’s minimum wage.”

“I will support and sponsor legislation that raises federal wage standards beyond outdated levels and prevents wages from falling behind again.”

“In the Illinois legislature, I helped pass laws raising wage floors, protecting worker rights, and expanding anti-discrimination protections that benefit women in the workforce.”

“Raise the federal minimum wage to at least $15 per hour and fix it permanently by tying it to the rate of inflation.”

“Raising the federal minimum wage”

“Over two decades, he helped negotiate fairer contracts, fought for better healthcare, livable wages, and safer working conditions, and became a voice in Harrisburg for working families across the state.”

“Increasing the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour – which is just the start for creating living wages in our state – with a rolling implementation plan starting with corporate players first, midsize businesses and then small businesses.”

“People who work full-time should make enough money to feed their families and pay their bills. Public servants like teachers, farmers, and custodians are the foundation of our communities but often don’t make enough to live. Everyone should make a living wage of at least $15 an hour – but Congress hasn’t raised the minimum wage in 17 years despite prices skyrocketing.”

“Every worker should have the right to join a union and support a family with one good job.”

“And I believe that one good job should pay enough to raise a family.”

“Peggy supports an America where one good job is enough. One job that pays your monthly bills, lets you put some money in the bank and even take a vacation.”

“If you work full-time in America, you shouldn’t struggle to survive. It’s been nearly 20 years since Washington raised the minimum wage to $7.25–that’s $15,080 per year. Peggy knows it’s time to raise the minimum wage so folks are paid what they rightfully deserve. That means at least $17 an hour and tied to inflation.”

“If you work full time, your wages should cover the basic cost of living in the community where you live. That is the benchmark I will fight for.”

“For a lot of us in Montana, costs have reached crisis levels. Every Montanan should be able to work a job that pays well enough to afford housing, healthcare, childcare, and a good retirement.”

“Everyone working a full-time job deserves a living wage, basic protections, and the right to organize.”

“Support wage growth tied to the real cost of living, not outdated benchmarks.”

“Raising Wages: Advocating for a living wage and ensuring pay equity.”

“We need an economy where every full-time job supports a full life, whether it’s in food services or investment banking. Where our kids can eventually afford to move out of the house and start a life of their own. Where a single parent’s take home pay is more than enough. And where automation technologies give us more time with our family, not fewer job opportunities.”

“One job should be enough to buy a home, raise a family, and retire with dignity.”

“Raising the Federal Minimum Wage: $7.25 an hour is an insult to American workers. The federal minimum wage should be raised to $17 an hour and indexed to inflation.”

“Raising the federal minimum wage. Follow Maryland’s lead by raising the federal minimum wage from $7.25 to $15 an hour and tie it to inflation so workers’ pay keeps pace with the cost of living.”

“Led a three-year effort to raise Maryland’s minimum wage and tie future increases to inflation so workers’ pay keeps pace with the rising cost of living.”

“The last time we raised the minimum wage was 2006. We’ve fought three wars since then. We need to raise it, and tie it to inflation.”

“In 2014, Peggy co-chaired the campaign to raise Minnesota’s minimum wage and index it to inflation–and won.”

“Peggy co-chaired the Raise the Wage campaign in Minnesota and supports a $17 federal minimum wage tied to inflation to keep up with the increased costs of food, housing, and everyday essentials.”

“If you work full-time in America, you shouldn’t struggle to survive. It’s been nearly 20 years since Washington raised the minimum wage to $7.25–that’s $15,080 per year. Peggy knows it’s time to raise the minimum wage so folks are paid what they rightfully deserve. That means at least $17 an hour and tied to inflation.”

“I will support and sponsor legislation that raises federal wage standards beyond outdated levels and prevents wages from falling behind again.”

“Raise the federal minimum wage to at least $15 per hour and fix it permanently by tying it to the rate of inflation.”

“Raise the minimum wage across the nation and index it to inflation.”

“Worked successfully to finally index New York’s minimum wage to inflation.”

“Raise the minimum wage and pass legislation that ties regular raises to inflation to ensure a livable wage.”

“As the union President of the Pennsylvania Professional Fire Fighters Association, Bob took on the politicians for higher wages, better healthcare, and benefits for all workers.”

“Over two decades, he helped negotiate fairer contracts, fought for better healthcare, livable wages, and safer working conditions, and became a voice in Harrisburg for working families across the state.”

“Driven to fight for hardworking families like his own, Donavan led coalition work with SEIU Healthcare Michigan, organizing for workers to earn a living wage and be able to provide for their family.”

“Cleanup work, water treatment, grid upgrades, and energy construction are jobs. My concern is making sure they are union jobs with real wages, not the low pay work that leaves families no better off than before.”

“I support raising the minimum wage and strengthening unions, which will allow workers to bargain for better wages and benefits.”

“Support Unions: Unions are often the only path towards fair wages amidst rising costs and inflation. Millions of Americans—teachers, nurses, ambulance workers, and other essential service workers—haven’t seen their salaries increase in years. Rising costs have made it more difficult for these hard workers to find stability and prosperity. I support workers taking collective action for fair wages and believe that families deserve economic stability.”

“Establish sectoral bargaining to empower workers across the economy. Establish federal wage boards to set higher standards for workers in key sectors and boost union density.”

“Support workers’ rights and unions to ensure the right to organize and strengthen fair wage and labor laws to improve job security in New Jersey.”

“After co-chairing the coalition to raise the minimum wage in 2014, Peggy helped usher in the most pro-labor legislative session ever in 2023, passing a statewide paid leave program, the largest expansion of prevailing wage protections, banning captive audience meetings, and requiring that all workers have access to sick time.”

“My approach is about raising pay, enforcing the law, strengthening worker power, and lowering the costs that make it harder for both families and local businesses to get ahead.”

“My approach pairs higher wage standards with targeted support for truly small, locally owned businesses. That means lowering health care costs, improving access to affordable credit, enforcing labor laws evenly, and ensuring that responsible employers are not punished while bad actors cut corners.”

“James Talarico will raise the minimum wage to $15, expand overtime, pass paid family leave, protect the freedom to unionize, and give small businesses a fair shot against giant corporations.”

“Raise wages and reward hard work: Raise the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour, expand overtime eligibility, and incentivize CEOs to pay fair wages by creating a special tax on corporations that pay their top executives more than 250 times their median worker’s salary. Implement tax credits and subsidies to help small- and medium-sized businesses adapt to a minimum wage raise without cutting jobs or hours.”

“Authored legislation to raise wages and support unions by increasing Texas’ minimum wage to $15 per hour, making Texas a Right to Organize state, and codifying overtime protections for workers.”

“Hold corporations accountable by cracking down on unfair wages and incentivizing policies that benefit workers.”

“I will fight to end subminimum wages that leave tipped workers and workers with disabilities earning far below the real cost of living.”

“Rep. Rabb introduced legislation to move Pennsylvania to 100% renewable energy by 2050, authored the bill to end ICE collaboration in Pennsylvania in 2017, and introduced legislation to establish a living minimum wage and end the inequitable tipped minimum wage loophole.”

“He is fighting to improve Medicaid benefits for individuals with disabilities, and sponsored legislation to eliminate 14C certificates, which allow for-profit companies to pay disabled workers a subminimum wage.”

“End 14C certificates on the federal level, which allow for-profit companies to pay individuals with disabilities a subminimum wage.”

“Claire will cosponsor The Raise the Wage Act to raise the federal minimum wage to $17 by 2030. This legislation will eliminate the subminimum wage (below $7.25) for tipped and youth workers and for workers with disabilities. Claire will also continue to support New York City’s push for a $30 by 2030 minimum wage to address the high cost of living in the five boroughs.”

“Increasing the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour – which is just the start for creating living wages in our state – with a rolling implementation plan starting with corporate players first, midsize businesses and then small businesses.”

“My approach pairs higher wage standards with targeted support for truly small, locally owned businesses. That means lowering health care costs, improving access to affordable credit, enforcing labor laws evenly, and ensuring that responsible employers are not punished while bad actors cut corners.”

“Expand access to targeted tax credits for small businesses that are hiring, increasing wages, or investing in their workforce, especially in high-cost areas like the Lowcountry.”

“Raise wages and reward hard work: Raise the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour, expand overtime eligibility, and incentivize CEOs to pay fair wages by creating a special tax on corporations that pay their top executives more than 250 times their median worker’s salary. Implement tax credits and subsidies to help small- and medium-sized businesses adapt to a minimum wage raise without cutting jobs or hours.”

“Raising Wages: Advocating for a living wage and ensuring pay equity.”

“We must immediately raise the federal minimum wage, protect workers' rights to form and join unions, and ensure equal pay and paid family leave for all employees.”

“Wages have stagnated, and corporate giants have squeezed out small businesses.”

“Lamb also connected illegal immigration to employment. He argued that a sudden increase in the labor supply can affect American workers, especially those already struggling to find dependable work or earn enough to keep pace with the cost of living.”

“His broader message was that federal immigration policy should protect the wages, opportunities and economic security of American workers.”

“The minimum wage of $7.25 in Pennsylvania is outrageous. It’s lower than any surrounding state, including West Virginia. At PA’s minimum wage, an hour’s worth of work barely buys a gallon of milk and a loaf of bread.”