Tim Kaine Rallies Voters in Michigan

Tim Kaine campaigned in Michigan today were he began with a rally at a local fire station in Taylor. During his speech, Kaine spoke about Hillary’s presidential platform and her plans to create jobs by investing in manufacturing and infrastructure, support labor unions and their right to collectively bargain, raise the minimum wage, and make college more affordable. Kaine had a populist tone as he went after Republican Donald Trump for his rhetoric and comments against women and minorities. He said that unlike their opponent, he and Clinton will not focus on themselves, but every American and their families. Kaine wrapped up the event by urging everyone to vote on November 8th or to take advantage of early voting. A video from the event is below.

Kaine then traveled to Warren where he addressed the Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights. During his speech, Kaine focus on the economy and Clinton’s dedication to the middle class. He specifically spoke about jobs and Clinton’s plans to invest in manufacturing and infrastructure. He said, “If we do these basic things that Hillary Clinton planned, independent analysts say that our economy will grow ten and a half million jobs in the first four years.” Kaine also spoke about Clinton’s support for organized labor and guaranteed that a Clinton/Kaine administration would guarantee employee’s right to unionize and collectively bargain. A video from the event will be posted when/if available.

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News Source: CBS Detroit, Detroit News, Michigan Live, Michigan Radio

Clinton Outlines Manufacturing Plan

Clinton hold a roundtable discussion in Las Vegas on May 5, 2015

On Tuesday, Hillary Clinton’s campaign released her outline to boost the United States’ manufacturing sector and assist communities that once had a strong manufacturing economy. Her plan includes a series of tax credits for communities that have lost manufacturing jobs, expanding access to grants and capital for smaller startups and manufacturers, stricter regulations for companies, and added emphasis on training and education. In the plan, Clinton argues that manufacturing is key to our economy because it provides higher paying jobs and boosts innovation. Losing these jobs not only hurts the economy, but diminishes America’s status as the leader in advanced manufacturing. Details of the full plan are available on The Briefing and are outlined below.

• Revitalize the hardest-hit manufacturing communities
  • Provide tax relief by introducing the “Manufacturing Renaissance Tax Credit”
  • Prevent hard hit areas from becoming worse
• Create Incentives for companies to bring jobs back to the United States
  • Provide tax relief for research and innovation
  • End inversions and other tax loopholes that reward companies for shifting earnings overseas
  • Double support for the Manufacturing Extension Partnership
  • Expand access to capital for smaller manufacturers
• Level the global playing field for American workers, businesses, and manufacturers and aggressively combat trade violations
  • Crack down on currency manipulation
  • Vigorously and consistently prosecute trade violations
  • Enter trade agreement that benefit American jobs
• Strengthen long-term investment in America’s “industrial commons” through regional innovation, infrastructure, and R&D.
  • Build upon the National Network for Manufacturing Innovation
  • Prevent abuse of labor rights by supporting workers’ right to unionize and collectively bargain
  • Enhance links between university researchers, entrepreneurs, investors, and industry
  • Insist on strong domestic sourcing requirements that make being “Made in the USA” a priority throughout investments in manufacturing and infrastructure
  • Provide more Americans with access to tools for innovative design, prototyping, and engineering projects
• Support skills and training for America’s workforce
  • Encourage proven, high-quality training and apprenticeships
  • Provide a $1,500 tax credit for every apprentice hired through a bona fide apprenticeship program
  • Expand nationwide credentialing with strong industry input
  • Build on models that allow federal student aid to be used toward high-quality career and technical training programs with promising or proven records
  • Provide tuition-free community college, and reduce student debt by allowing students to refinance their loans

Tonight, Clinton is scheduled to attend a town hall in Salem, New Hampshire. For all the latest, follow our Scheduled Events page and follow Clinton on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

News Source: Time, The Briefing

SEIU Endorses Clinton

On Tuesday, the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) endorsed Hillary Rodham Clinton for president. The union also released a video to accompany their announcement (above). The national board voted overwhelming to support Clinton and vowed to help her defeat Senator Bernie Sanders in the Democratic primary. Clinton has voiced her support for unions throughout the campaign. Mary Kay Henry, SEIU’s president, said, “She knows that workers being able to join together and collectively bargain is essential to building an economy that works for everybody.”

Members say @HillaryClinton supports our movement to build a better future for working families. Watch: https://t.co/jGBb6mpfEM

— SEIU (@SEIU) November 17, 2015

Thank you, @SEIU.https://t.co/3Pz951cx9T

— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) November 17, 2015

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News Source: The New York Times

Clinton Speaks with Fight for $15

Hillary Clinton joins the #FightFor15 convention by phone, in definitely the most progressive speech of her campaign. pic.twitter.com/5mH9sUYKCL

— Lydia DePillis (@lydiadepillis) June 7, 2015

Hillary Rodham Clinton spoke to members of the Fight for $15 movement by phone. The group is fighting for a $15 minimum wage for fast food workers and their right to unionize. Clinton told the group, “I want to be your champion. I want to fight with you every day. I’m well aware that the folks on top already have plenty of friends in Washington, but we together will change the direction of this great country.” In addition, Clinton voiced her support for unions and their right to collectively bargain. Increasing the minimum wage and union support are expected to major points in Clinton’s platform for 2016.

News Source: The Huffington Post