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Jobs & The Economy

We need to continue the post-recession economic recovery started under President Obama’s administration. While unemployment is at its lowest level since the Recession of 2008, we must continue to work so that the recovery touches everyone. I will fight for economic policies that strengthen California’s working class.

Americans have struggled with stagnant or falling wages for decades. I am a strong supporter of equal pay provisions and a staunch defender of worker’s rights. I will continue to advocate for a pro-labor agenda, including raising the minimum wage to $15.00 per hour and ensuring Davis-Bacon Act protections remain in place.

Eighty percent of all international trade passes through our nation’s ports. Trade is incredibly important to our region and our local economy. But for too long trade deals have benefited big business at the expense of U.S. workers and our environment. I will fight to ensure that trade agreements are transparent and reflect our national priorities. We need agreements that benefit working families, raise wages, and keep good paying jobs here at home, as well as provide environmental safeguards and health protections.

May 12, 2021

Barragán Urges Families to File Taxes Before May 17 to Get Advance Child Tax Credit Payments as Soon as Possible

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April 28, 2021

Al Dia News: Immigrants remain essential as the U.S. economy recovers from COVID-19

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April 1, 2021

Barragán Statement on EPA San Pedro Bay Ports Case Study

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March 9, 2021

Barragán, Turner, Neguse Introduce Bipartisan Parks, Jobs, and Equity Act

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December 11, 2020

Dept of Public Health Vaccine Job Positions

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September 24, 2020

Barragán Votes for Clean Economy Jobs and Innovation Act (H.R. 4447)

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July 1, 2020

Al Día News: Nanette Barragán pushes environmental justice legislation to aid communities of color

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Clean energy

July 1, 2020

Barragán Urges House Leadership to Prioritize Green Jobs, Environmental Justice in Next Recovery Package

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June 30, 2020

Select Committee Releases “Solving the Climate Crisis,” A Congressional Roadmap for Climate Action

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June 18, 2020

Barragán Statement on Supreme Court DACA Decision

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