Union ramps up pressure on lawmakers ahead of jobs bill vote

[Joanne98]

Source: The Hill

Organized labor is ramping up pressure on lawmakers to support a jobs bill that's likely to come up for a vote this year.

The AFL-CIO put House members on notice that a planned vote this week on the "Promoting American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act" would be key in the union's endorsement and election year decisions.

The legislation, which costs around $180 billion, would extend some expired programs and benefits, provide some tax breaks, and provide a temporary "doc fix" long sought by lawmakers.

"Our message this week is, 'If you aren't for this bill, you aren't for jobs. Period,'" an AFL-CIO spokesman said.


Read more: http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/99393-union-ramps-up-pressure-on-lawmakers-ahead-of-jobs-bill-vote

[happygoluckytoyou]

1. CLASS WARFARE IS ON!!! About time the working class stood up!!!

[Zenlitened]

2. 'If you aren't for this bill, you aren't for jobs. Period.'

Sweeeet. Big and bold, proud and loud. :applause: