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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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
Robb Report - A U.S. Lawmaker Is Accusing Loro Piana of Exploiting Peruvian Workers
March 25, 2024
In The News
Congressman Robert Garcia is demanding answers from the Italian label about its…
The Italian fashion house has been making thousand-dollar garments out of vicuña wool for three decades, but congressman Robert Garcia believes local workers are being exploited in the process. “This seems to me as clearly exploitation and it is a huge multinational corporation that is owned by some of the wealthiest people in the world,” Garcia, a democrat from California, said in an interview with Bloomberg. “Seeing no benefit coming down to the immense labor that is happening here I think is really concerning.”
Issues: Supporting Unions and Working People Fighting for Immigrant Families
Congressman Robert Garcia Demands Response From Luxury Retailer Loro Piana Regarding Reports of Inequity For Indigenous Workers
March 19, 2024
Press Release

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. Loro Piana's prices have increased over time, with sweaters now retailing for $9,000.

Issues: Supporting Unions and Working People
Bloomberg - US Lawmaker Demands LVMH’s Loro Piana Answer for ‘Exploitation’ in Peru
March 19, 2024
In The News
Garcia sent a letter Friday to Loro Piana Chairman Antoine Arnault and Chief Ex…
“This seems to me as clearly exploitation and it is a huge multinational corporation that is owned by some of the wealthiest people in the world,” Congressman Robert Garcia said in an interview. “Seeing no benefit coming down to the immense labor that is happening here I think is really concerning.”
Issues: Supporting Unions and Working People
Congressman Robert Garcia Statement on Democrats Averting Government Shutdown and Delivering for the American People
September 30, 2023
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) released the following statement after Democrats averted a government shutdown:
Issues: Defending Democracy Strengthening our Safety Net for Vulnerable Americans Supporting Unions and Working People
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