Convention Resolution
Resolution 6: An American Economy That Works for All Working Families
… federal government also should help defray health care costs for jobless workers and increase funding for high-quality job training. Similarly, targeted tax relief for low- and middle-income households is an economic spur, because these families … Much recent and projected growth is in higher skill professional and technical occupations that typically require advanced training and degrees. Many of these jobs are secure, pay well and offer tremendous opportunities for career growth and … Through organizing, bargaining and legislative advocacy, the AFL-CIO and its affiliates will work to extend education and training opportunities to lowwage service workers, but equally important—perhaps even more so—we will push for improved …