Who We Are : Union Members & Families

For decades, Democrats have stood alongside labor unions in defense of fair pay and economic security. Union members have been a key part of the Democratic Party, organizing for elections and on issues such as health reform, minimum wage, retirement security, and greater accountability in the public and private sectors.

The rights and benefits working Americans enjoy today were not easily gained; they had to be won. It took generations of courageous men and women at all levels of government and society—all committed to fighting for decent working conditions and fair pay, some even willing to risk their lives to secure victory and make those rights and benefits a reality.

Much of what we now take for granted—the 40-hour work week, the minimum wage, health insurance, paid leave, pensions, Social Security and Medicare—were made possible by the hard work and dedicated struggle of America’s labor movement. It was labor unions that led the fight to improve working conditions and labor standards. In doing so, we have helped to build the largest middle class in history and demonstrated that we are stronger together than as individuals.

Cinco de Mayo and Mexican American Heritage

Today we join the President and the nation in celebrating Cinco de Mayo--the holiday that commemorates the victory of the Mexican Army over the French. The holiday is recognized across the United States as a time to celebrate Mexican American heritage.

Voting Rights & the Legacy of Dr. King

Today marks 43 years since the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Memphis, Tennessee. Donna Brazile, DNC Vice Chair of Voter Registration and Participation, urges us to “reflect on King's life and legacy -- and ask ourselves how well we are carrying on his vision of social, political and economic justice for all Americans.”

DNC Releases Statement in Honor of Cesar Chavez Day

“Today, as we celebrate what would have been Cesar Chavez’s 84th birthday, we reflect on the life of an extraordinary man. Cesar Chavez grew up working the fields of the Southwest; it was back-breaking labor, but he did not allow himself to be broken. He devoted himself to improving the working conditions and the lives of farm workers, empowering individuals to make their voices heard. And when Cesar Chavez spoke, America listened. Along with Dolores Huerta, he co-founded the United Farm Workers of America, and made the plight of farm laborers a national issue.

January 31st, 2012

President Obama announced his Startup America Legislative Agenda

President Obama outlined his Startup America Legislative Agenda, which includes provisions that cut taxes for small businesses, gets capital to growing companies, and relieves the backlog of employment-based immigrant visas

June 25th, 2010

Protecting Medicare payments and helping preserve employee pensions

Democrats passed the Preservation of Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries and Pension Relief Act to reduce the potential for Medicare fraud and help employer pensions suffering from the recession.

March 23rd, 2010

Creating greater health care competition and accountability

Democrats passed the Affordable Care Act, providing consumers more choices and improved accountability.

As a proud American citizen, I know what it means to many in the world who do not have this privilege. I'm grateful for this right.

Brendan

from Ann Arbor, MI

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