Trump was “implacably opposed” to legislation raising the federal minimum wage to $7.25, which was last increased 15 years ago to the day, Gould noted. “Everything we know about the vice president and her involvement in the Biden administration indicates that she would give workers a chance to move forward,” Gould said. In statements endorsing Harris, leaders at various unions praised her record in elected office. “The United Farm Workers could not be prouder to endorse her for President of the United States. Together, we continue the work of building an America that works for all of its working people.”

Source: The Guardian July 25, 2024 06:19 UTC