Raising Wages for Working Families

American workers are continuing to be left behind as big corporations and the top 1% in our economy make record profits each year. Congressman Garcia believes it’s long past time for us to invest in our workforce by raising the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour.  

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New York Times - Lawmaker Presses Luxury Designer After Reports of Exploiting Indigenous Workers
April 13, 2024
In The News
Representative Robert Garcia, a first-term California Democrat, is the first Pe…
A freshman congressman is demanding answers from the fashion house Loro Piana, which sources wool from his native Peru and faces accusations of exploiting workers there.
Issues: Raising Wages for Working Families Supporting Unions and Working People Fighting for Immigrant Families
Congressman Robert Garcia Secures Long Beach City College Nearly $1 Million in Federal Funding to Train “Space Beach” Workforce and Bolster Aerospace Program
March 27, 2024
Press Release

Long Beach, CA. – Thanks to the advocacy of Congressman Robert Garcia, Long Beach City College (LBCC) will receive $963,000 from the Community Project Funding to update the college's engineering and aerospace programs.

Issues: Eliminating Student Debt Raising Wages for Working Families Supporting Unions and Working People
KCAL-LA - Congressman Garcia presents Long Beach City College with funding for their Space Beach Pathway
March 27, 2024
In The News
Congressman Garcia presents Long Beach City College with funding for their Spac…
Congressman Robert Garcia presents Long Beach City College with $963,000 funding for investments in their Space Beach Pathway. 
Issues: Eliminating Student Debt Raising Wages for Working Families Strengthening our Safety Net for Vulnerable Americans
Congressman Robert Garcia, County Supervisor Holly Mitchell and Mayors for a Guaranteed Income Co-Chair Michael Tubbs Highlight Success Of Guaranteed Income Programs In Southern California
June 30, 2023
Press Release
Long Beach, C.A. – Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) joined Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly Mitchell, Mayors for a Guaranteed Income co-chair Michael Tubbs, and Rev. Zach Hoover of LA Voice to discuss the life-changing impact unrestricted cash payments have on low income families.
Issues: Ensuring Healthcare for All Providing Safe, Affordable Housing for Every American Raising Wages for Working Families Strengthening our Safety Net for Vulnerable Americans Supporting Unions and Working People
ICYMI: Congressman Robert Garcia, Freshman Class President, on CBS Face the Nation