Issue Position: Standing Up for Workers and Good Jobs

Issue Position

Jared is a labor Democrat who believes that our economy does well when workers at all levels are treated with dignity through fair compensation and benefits. He knows that stronger unions lead to a stronger middle-class in America. While in Congress, he has:

Led a coalition of over 75 House members to push for the passage of the PRO Act, one of the most significant pro-labor bills in a generation.
Gone to bat for Maine's heritage industries, including introducing legislation to help grow the logging workforce, protect lobstermen from misguided, unfair regulations, and plan for the future of Maine's shipbuilding workforce.
Used his position on the House Small Business Committee to highlight the need to invest in rural infrastructure, including broadband, to help Maine businesses and communities succeed.
Advocated for the future of Maine's shipbuilding workforce, using his position on the Armed Services Committee to advocate for jobs at Maine shipyards and pushing the U.S. Navy to conduct a study on the challenges facing the growth of a strong workforce to support our defense industries.

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