Liz Shuler, AFL-CIO President, Praises Biden's Union Address

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AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler endorsed President Biden’s State of the Union address, praising him as the "most pro-union president" and for his plans to support working people against wealthy corporations. She appreciated Biden's proposals to strengthen America's industrial renaissance with good union jobs and to lower costs by making the rich and corporations pay their fair share. She also lauded Biden's commitment to protecting programs like Social Security and Medicare, investing in child and elder care, reducing student loan debt, safeguarding voting rights, protecting reproductive choice, and preserving the freedom to join a union.

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AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler celebrates President Biden's pro-union State of the Union address, which stands in stark contrast to the Trump era. Shuler asserts that Biden's plan prioritizes working people over the wealthy elite and big corporations.

Biden presents a blueprint for elevating entire communities and transforming the economy for future generations. His achievements, such as creating nearly 15 million jobs and maintaining record low unemployment rates, are a testament to his leadership. However, the State of the Union is not solely about past achievements, but also how we will continue to build an economy fulfilling America's promise to all.

Biden's proposals aim to strengthen the industrial renaissance in America with good union jobs that can improve family fortunes and communities. His plans center around improving working class life and ensuring profit sharing among workers. In Biden's vision, every worker, regardless of race, religion, or background, is free to pursue their ambitions.

The President is committed to reducing costs, making the rich and corporations pay their fair share, and protecting key programs like Social Security and Medicare. His Investing in America agenda promises good-paying union jobs, advancements in child and elder care, and further reductions in student loan debt. With democratic values at stake, Biden vows to defend democracy, preserve voting rights, protect reproductive choice, and uphold the right to join a union.

The AFL-CIO stands ready to support Biden, highlighting the need for a president who supports unions rather than undermining them.

Contact: Isabel Aldunate, 202-637-5018

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