Peter Knowlton, General President of the United Electrical, Radio & Machine Workers of America (UE), explains that Trump’s proposed tariffs are not an effective strategy for reviving American manufacturing jobs.
Investigative journalist Nomi Prins, and author most recently of All the Presidents’ Bankers and Collusion: How Central Bankers Rigged the World, explains why the U.S. remains in a precarious economic situation, as does the world. Financial bubbles pervade the world.
Brenda Siegel, a low wage worker and small business owner, explains why Vermont should raise the minimum wage now to $15 an hour.
Isaac Grimm, Vermont Rights & Democracy's Political Engagement Director, and Raise the Wage coalition coordinator, reviews the legislature's Report of the Minimum Wage and Benefits Cliff Study Committee, and explains why moving to a $15/hour minimum wage by 2020 will contribute to the overall well-being of our families, communities, businesses and state.
Vermont State Senator and Progressive Party Chair, Anthony Pollina, explains that, “low wages and stagnant incomes are hurting many Vermont families and our Vermont economy. No one who works should live in poverty. And, raising wages is one of the most effective ways to overcome poverty, protect Vermonters from Trump’s cuts and create an economy that works better for all of us.”