Obama on Jobs & Unemployment
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.
Actions: Obama voted FOR raising the minimum wage to $7.25 (2005 & 2007) and FOR restricting employer interference in union organizing (2007). The AFL-CIO has given him a rating of 100%.
