Words: Clinton believes that standing up for the worker will help us compete in the global economy. She feels we should support unions to guarantee fair wages and good working conditions. She has also proposed that the minimum wage be tied to congressional salaries (more…)

Words: McCain is not a strong advocate for unionization, but feels we must protect small farmers.

Actions: McCain voted FOR replacing farm price supports (more…)

Words: Obama believes that the minimum wage should be a “living wage” and argues that the burdens of globalization are placed on the backs of workers. He argues that tax cuts for the rich do not create jobs and that unions should be strengthened. (more…)

Words: Paul argues that the minimum wage limits opportunities, especially for minorities. He opposes “sexual orientation” being included in anti-discrimination legislation.
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Words: Romney supports tax incentives for employee training.

Actions: No record.
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Words: Biden has voted for increases in the federal minimum wage. He supports unionization and feels all current job safety recommendations should be implemented. He also advocates protecting overtime payments.
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Words: Edwards believes that trade unions are vital for the future of American workers and has supported numerous pro-union proposals. He feels that jobs should be brought to where they are most needed and supports a higher minimum wage. (more…)

Words: Giuliani believes in reestablishing the work ethic: “Work is a good thing. … [It] allows you to take care of yourself and your family, and to achieve your dreams.” He also feels that lowering sales tax helps create jobs.
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Words: Huckabee opposes “sexual orientation” in non-discrimination legislation. He supports farm subsidies and tax incentives for small farmers. He also believes that minorities still face unequal opportunity in the hob market. (more…)

Words: Kucinich is a strong supporter of workers’ rights and is am advocate of effective unionization. He believes we should rebuild out infrastructure with program’s like FDR’s WPA. He also believes we should invest in rural America and that we should shift USDA funds from agribusiness (more…)

Words: Richardson supports a reasonable minimum wage and advocates rewarding companies that pay over the prevailing wage.

Actions: Under Richardson’s tenure as governor (more…)

Words: Thompson is opposed to the minimum wage. He believes that tax cuts will lead to growth and therefore more jobs.

Actions: Thompson voted FOR replacing farm price supports (more…)