American workers are the best in the world. They teach our children, care for our sick and elderly, build our communities, and much more. Jan Schakowsky Read Quote
American workers deserve a raise. I fully support the push for $15 an hour and a union. We also must raise wages for low and middle income families. Jan Schakowsky Read Quote
We can afford to pay workers fairly, and it is the right thing to do. We also need equal pay for equal work. Jan Schakowsky Read Quote
Higher wages for American workers are not just good for American families, they are good for our economy. I will keep fighting for a raise for hard working Americans so our families can afford housing, help their children get a quality education, and secure a good retirement. Jan Schakowsky Read Quote
Women are the overwhelming majority of the workers providing long-term support to seniors and people with disabilities. As a result, women are the ones most affected by legislative decisions on long-term care. Jan Schakowsky Read Quote
If we can spend over $3 trillion on the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, surely we can find the money to meet the long-term needs of our people. Jan Schakowsky Read Quote
As a country, we can make the commitment to provide quality long-term services – so that getting care doesn’t depend on whether you are fortunate enough to have a loved one willing and able to provide it. Jan Schakowsky Read Quote
The reality is that life expectancy has not improved for everyone. In fact, in some cases, life expectancy is actually decreasing. Jan Schakowsky Read Quote
The truth is the middle class is not only stagnant but it is my fear that, without sustained and focused action, it is at risk of disappearing. Jan Schakowsky Read Quote
Before Obamacare, only 12% of individual insurance plans covered maternity plans. Even without that important benefit, women were charged up to 48% more than men for the same benefit package. Jan Schakowsky Read Quote
