Liz Shuler, AFL-CIO President, to Attend State of Union with Rep. Pocan

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AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler will attend President Biden’s State of the Union address on March 7, expecting Biden to continue his pro-union stance, furthering workers' rights and their living conditions. Congressman Mark Pocan hopes Biden will advance legislation that benefits all workers, pointing to previous policies such as the Infrastructure Law, the CHIPS and Science Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act. Shuler and labor leaders anticipate Biden's address to touch on transformational policies for workers, easing the path for union and collective bargaining, investing in clean technologies, and introducing initiatives to fight "greedflation."

AFL-CIO President to Join Congressional Labor Caucus Co-Chair for President Biden's State of the Union

AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler is set to accompany Congressional Labor Caucus Co-Chair Rep. Mark Pocan (Wis.) for President Biden's upcoming State of the Union address on March 7. Representing 60 affiliate unions and over 12 million union members, Shuler expects the president to maintain his reputation as a staunch union supporter by introducing new initiatives to enhance workers' rights and livelihoods.

Shuler commented on this special opportunity, stating, "Congressman Pocan is a true advocate for workers, and I'm honored to witness the State of the Union alongside him. I believe President Biden's transformative policies for workers and communities are initiating a new industrial revolution that will have lasting effects."

Pocan responded in kind, "It's a privilege to have President Shuler as my guest at the State of the Union. With her leading the AFL-CIO and President Biden in the White House, workers have their strongest advocates in years. President Biden has consistently prioritized American workers, involving them in legislation and strengthening their rights. His work on the Infrastructure Law, the CHIPS and Science Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act promise better opportunities for American workers."

Expectations for State of the Union Address

Labor leaders and workers are anticipating a State of the Union address that will cover:

• Developing policies that will empower future generations of workers and connect them to good union jobs through programs like apprenticeships and workforce development initiatives.
• Using his influence as president to streamline the process for workers wanting to form unions and collectively bargain, in an effort to create an economy that benefits all, not just the wealthy and large corporations.
• Investing in state-of-the-art clean technologies and nurturing the jobs of the future to strengthen America's manufacturing sector, ensuring products are 'Made in America' with a union workforce. The recent Hollywood writers and actors strike exemplifies the challenges encountered by the new generation of workers when confronting emerging technologies like artificial intelligence.
• Implementing new policies to directly combat 'greedflation', a tactic employed by large corporations to unjustifiably raise prices during economic instability, potentially compromising the financial stability of working people.

Contact: Isabel Aldunate, 202-637-5018

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