Congressional Labor Caucus Co-Chairs Lay Out Vision for a Pro-Worker Path Forward

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Labor Caucus Co-Chairs Debbie Dingell (MI-06), Steven Horsford (NV-04), Donald Norcross (NJ-01), and Mark Pocan (WI-02) with AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler unveiled the Congressional Labor Caucus’ vision for a pro-worker economy.

Two years into the Trump Administration, corporations have continued to consolidate immense control and wealth. While Elon Musk became the world’s first trillionaire in 2026, everyday Americans face a starkly different reality—working more, earning less, and juggling multiple jobs to keep pace with relentless inflation and widening inequality. Americans are tired of waiting for an economy that will work for them and their families.

With nearly 70% of Americans supporting unions, elected officials must actively protect workers’ rights on the job. The Congressional Labor Caucus knows that union jobs deliver when workers freely organize, bargain collectively, and secure first contracts.

The Labor Caucus Co-Chairs issued the following statement on the release of these principles:

“Workers and unions remain the heart of the Democratic Party, full stop. The Congressional Labor Caucus remains steadfast in our commitment to that fact. Hardworking men and women, not corporations, are responsible for the growth of our economy, and they deserve to share in that success.

Democrats have an opportunity to offer a different, forward-looking vision of the economy with bold new investments that create good-paying jobs at home, unleash worker power and organizing, raise wages and benefits, and ensure safe working conditions for all.

That is why the Congressional Labor Caucus developed a Pro-Worker Path Forward. A pro-labor agenda that rewards workers and puts people over profits.

As a Caucus we are unified in ensuring every worker in every sector has a voice on the job and in Congress. This vision is the first step, but our work is far from done. We are committed to leading the charge to create an economy that supports and empowers working people.

We will always stand in solidarity with workers, to deliver for workers.”

Watch the Press Conference here.

Read the Pro-Worker Path Forward Platform here.

Read the full vision statement from the Labor Caucus Co-Chairs here.