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In Support of Labor's Role in Economic Development
WHEREAS, economic development is typically defined as using public resources to subsidize business expansion, with little attention to issues of quality of life; and
WHEREAS, organized labor in Massachusetts, and throughout the country, is partnering with community organizations and research institutions to take an active role in shaping economic development policy; and
WHEREAS, the Labor Movement has already taken the lead in passing living wage ordinances, increasing the minimum wage and offering quality worker training; and
WHEREAS, economic development policies affect core union issues such as training, wages, education, infrastructure, benefits and regulations; and
WHEREAS, unions can play a critical role in setting an agenda that attracts, retains and grows businesses that provide family-supporting wages and benefits, career ladders and decent working conditions; therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the Massachusetts AFL-CIO will support labor-community economic development initiatives, which seek to improve the quality of life for all residents, and be it finally
RESOLVED, that the President of the Massachusetts AFL-CIO will transmit a copy of this resolution and other information to all relevant parties to demonstrate its ardent support for labor-community economic development initiatives.
Submitted by:
Robert J. Haynes, President
Louis A. Mandarini, Jr., Secretary-Treasurer
