The plan reverses the damage Donald Trump and his administration have inflicted on American workers and families and expands workers’ rights and opportunities

MANCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE — Today, after Beto O’Rourke released a sweeping plan to protect and support America’s workers following his participation in the Iowa AFL-CIO Convention on Wednesday, Beto for New Hampshire released new details about how Beto’s plan would benefit Granite Staters. Beto’s “21st Century Labor Contract” outlines key priorities to expand workers’ rights and roll back damaging policies President Trump has inflicted on America’s workforce.

“We need to be there for workers across this country who have always been the engine of our economy,” said Beto O’Rourke. “We need to keep up the fight for $15 an hour to ensure that one job is enough — and no one needs to work a second or third job to support themselves and their families. Only then can we build an economy that finally works for everyone in this country.”

“This plan shows that Beto understands the competing pressures of work and family and thinks no one should be forced to choose between the two,” said State Senator Cindy Rosenwald of Nashua.

“Every American should have the right to organize, earn a living wage, and be treated equally in the workplace,” said State Representative Liz McConnell of Brentwood. “Women in New Hampshire earn 79 cents for every dollar men earn for the same work, and the gender pay gap is even worse for women of color. New Hampshire workers need an ally in the White House, and Beto’s plan makes it clear that we can trust him to put working families first, ensure women are paid fairly and create an economy that works for everyone.”

Working people are under attack — our rights to organize, to a living wage, and to equality in the workplace are being threatened by an administration beholden to CEOs and corporations,” said Plymouth Selectman Bill Bolton, candidate for New Hampshire Senate and former Councilor and Chapter President of SEA/SEIU 1984. “Beto’s plan would restore our rights and give working people the power to shape their own lives by investing in workforce training. If our democracy is going to work, we need to support working people, and Beto O’Rourke would do just that as President.”

Beto’s “21st Century Labor Contract” lays out six provisions to protect workers’ collective bargaining rights, ensure all American workers have access to good jobs that pay a living wage and expand protections to end discrimination in the labor market.

President Trump has repeatedly broken promises to America’s workers – from his failed trade war with China that has resulted in hundreds of dollars in tax hikes on average for American families to his all-out assault on workers’ rights to organize and form unions. But Beto recognizes that we can’t just reverse Trump’s dangerous actions that have undermined America’s workers – we need to support efforts to expand opportunities for working Americans and their families.

As president, Beto will enact a new 21st Century Labor Contract between workers, employers and the federal government so all workers:

Will be able to join a union if that’s what they want; Will get paid a living wage regardless of industry; Will need just one job to take care of their family and have time for a fulfilling life outside of work without sacrificing economic security; Will be hired and paid based on what they do—not who they are; Will have access to the training they need in a changing labor market; and Will have access to a fair labor market.

In New Hampshire, Beto O’Rourke’s plan would:

Protect the 77,000 Granite State workers (11.6% of the state’s workers) who are already represented by a union, and make it easier for more workers to join a union. Nationally, union members make on average 22% more in wages than workers who are not represented by a union.

(11.6% of the state’s workers) who are already represented by a union, and make it easier for more workers to join a union. Raise the minimum wage for 116,000 Granite Staters who currently make less than $15 per hour, indirectly benefit another 43,000 workers who would most likely have a new wage as employer pay scales are adjusted upward to reflect the new minimum wage. Governor Sununu recently vetoed a bill to raise New Hampshire’s minimum wage, which — at $7.25 per hour — is by far the lowest in New England and tied for lowest in the country.

who currently make less than $15 per hour, who would most likely have a new wage as employer pay scales are adjusted upward to reflect the new minimum wage. Governor Sununu recently vetoed a bill to raise New Hampshire’s minimum wage, which — at $7.25 per hour — is by far the lowest in New England and tied for lowest in the country. Ensure every American has at least seven days of sick leave per year , providing new workplace benefits for over 202,000 New Hampshire workers who cannot earn a single day of paid sick leave.

, providing new workplace benefits for over 202,000 New Hampshire workers who cannot earn a single day of paid sick leave. Reduce the gender wage gap . In New Hampshire, women earn 79 cents for every $1 men earn, placing the Granite State in the bottom half nationally. The gender wage gap is even worse for women of color and working mothers.

. In New Hampshire, women earn 79 cents for every $1 men earn, placing the Granite State in the bottom half nationally.

More information about the plan can be found HERE.

The New Hampshire Labor News is a group of NH Workers who believe that we need to protect ourselves against the attacks on workers. We are proud union members who are working to preserve the middle class. The NHLN talks mostly about news and politics from NH. We also talk about national issues that effect working men and women here in the Granite State.

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