Economic Recovery That Works For Working People in America

The millions of working people in America reeling from the nation’s severe economic crisis need immediate action on a large economic recovery package that invests in state and local government to preserve essential services and invests in infrastructure and human services to create jobs.

We need an economic recovery package that reaches those most in need and makes our economy work for everyone – not just those at the top. We support president-elect Obama’s efforts to pass an economic recovery plan that will:

• Save and create jobs by rebuilding the critical public services we all count on to keep our communities safe and healthy― especially healthcare, human services, education, and transportation infrastructure.
• Cushion the pain felt by the millions of people who have either lost or are in danger of losing their jobs, homes, and healthcare, and by the working families in America who are struggling to get by.
• Strengthen our economic competitiveness and put us on an environmentally sustainable path through investments that will reshape our health care and energy sectors.