For Immediate Release
July 24, 2017
Contact: Marcus Mrowka
202-879-4733
AFT President Randi Weingarten on ‘A Better Deal’ Agenda
Washington—Statement of AFT President Randi
Weingarten on Democrats’ “A Better Deal” agenda:
“Democrats’ ‘A Better Deal’ agenda
helps unrig our economy and our politics so America works for working folks
again, not just big corporations and the wealthy few. While no one agenda or announcement
can solve all problems, with today’s announcement and commitment to a better
deal, Democrats have acknowledged Americans’ need for bold economic solutions
and have returned to their populist and Roosevelt roots.
“While President Trump ran as a
populist, he is governing for the wealthy and special interests. The Democratic
agenda offers a strong contrast built on common sense, doable solutions to
create good jobs with living wages, grow the middle class, reduce costs for
families, invest in infrastructure, and equip workers with the skills they need
for a changing economy. It’s an agenda that levels the playing field by
breaking up monopolies that drive up costs and limit competition, and by
strengthening the voice of regular Americans in our democracy. It’s an agenda
the American people have been waiting for, and the president and Republicans
should work with Democrats to enact it.”
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AFT President Randi Weingarten: http://twitter.com/rweingarten
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