President Joe Biden signed an executive order on Sept. 6 that directs federal grants to projects that prioritize increased worker pay and benefits, labor agreements, and apprenticeships.
While advocating for economic growth spurred by better worker conditions, Biden discussed his plans during a speech at UA Local 190’s Job Training Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
“Everybody in America deserves one thing: a fighting chance,” Biden said.
The president was flanked by union workers and apprentices, including Andrew Escobedo, a pipefitter and member of Local 190, who introduced Biden.
Labor unions have played a central role for Democrats in this election cycle as Vice President Kamala Harris has clinched the backing of the AFL-CIO, United Auto Workers, and other key unions in her 2024 bid for the White House….