Video of the week: The only power we have is union power

The PRO Act would be the most significant overhaul of labor law since the New Deal. President Biden called on Congress to pass it Wednesday night.

reaDER,   On Wednesday evening, President Biden detailed in a national address his proposal to invest in jobs, education and families, describing it as "a blue-collar blueprint to build America."   At EPI, we're fighting for better wages and benefits for working people―and that starts by strengthening unions. Watch this video compilation of President Biden speaking passionately about lifting up working people. And then share it with family and friends. SHARE ON FACEBOOK SHARE ON TWITTER As the president said this week:   "Wall Street didn't build this country. The middle class built the country. And unions built the middle class. So that's why I'm calling on Congress to pass the Protecting the Right to Organize Act, the PRO Act, and send it to my desk so we can support the right to unionize."   EPI is fighting to generate support in Congress to pass the PRO Act. This would be a critical first step to improving pay, benefits, and workers' rights for millions of people throughout our country.   reaDER, if you value the ground-breaking research EPI produces, consider a donation today. Now is our moment to advance critical legislation like the PRO Act that will finally give U.S. workers a shot at living the American Dream.   Thank you for all you do to fight for an economy that works for all of us, not just the wealthy few. Thank you, Eve Tahmincioglu Director of Communications, Economic Policy Institute DONATE Facebook Twitter epi.org View this email in your browser | Unsubscribe from this list