Supporting Unions and Working People
Union jobs have been a critical gateway to the middle class for American families throughout our class. Congressman Garcia believes Congress should adopt the Pro Act and fight to level the playing field between employees and employers by making it easier to join and form unions.
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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) released the following statement after the Trump Administration ordered the dismantling of the Long Beach Job Corps program, which provides education, vocational training, job placement, and wraparound support services to hundreds of people in our community.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) announced that Yvonne Wheeler, President of the L.A. County Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO, and champion for working people, will be his guest to President Trump’s Joint Address to Congress on March 4, 2025.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) sent a letter to the head of the Social Security Administration (SSA) urging a rule change to ensure that individuals who benefit from guaranteed income programs can still access full Social Security Insurance (SSI) benefits.
A group of Democrats in Congress appealed to the largest U.S. companies Tuesday to hold onto their diversity, equity and inclusion programs, saying such efforts give everyone a fair chance at achieving the American dream.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) led a group of 49 colleagues to call on the CEOs of Fortune 1,000 companies to affirm their commitment to workplace equality and stand against coordinated conservative efforts to dismantle programs and policies that foster inclusive workplaces.
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.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) sent a letter to luxury retailer Loro Piana’s Chairman Antoine Arnault and CEO Damien Bertrand regarding recent reports about the sourcing of their vicuña wool.