Statement by AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka following Secretary Hillary Clinton’s economic speech:
Candidates are beginning to come forward with their economic vision. While there are some encouraging signs, America needs more than a vision. We need a candidate with the right specific policies for a better future and the courage to fight for them. Any candidate who wants to appeal to workers has to put forth a bold, detailed and comprehensive Raising Wages agenda.
Secretary Clinton is demonstrating that she understands our economy is out of whack. Her speech today was an important step in a much needed conversation about how to make our economy work for everyone. We look forward to her adding specificity to the vision she laid out today.
The AFL-CIO takes the endorsement of presidential candidates very seriously. 12.5 million union members and all those who share working families’ values are eager for the right candidate and stand ready to be the difference in the next election. We are listening closely to all candidates and look forward to who will step forward with the real solutions we need.
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