Congressman Moran believes the labor movement is an essential tool to achieving social justice in the United States. By promoting fair working conditions for all, and upholding American values such as hard work and determination, labor plays an important role in the global economic market.
From his time as Mayor of Alexandria to his Congressional service, Moran has a long history of commitment to the labor movement and American workers. Moran has advocated and supported increasing the minimum wage, encouraging work-life balance initiatives and ensuring access to health care and other benefits are top priorities.
Last Congress, Moran proudly supported the Employee Free Choice Act, which would allow workers to more freely organize and bargain collectively. Congressman Moran also believes that every worker should be able to make a living free of intolerance and discriminatory practices based on race, color, gender, age, religion, or sexual orientation and that one’s lifetime of work should be rewarded with a secure retirement.
As a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, Moran has secured federal funding for labor-oriented social justice projects notably in providing funds for the Tenants' and Workers' Support Committee, a local grassroots community organization which assists low-income, low-wage workers.
Congressman Moran understands that career satisfaction directly relate to job training and advancement opportunities. Moran has supported workforce development programs, including Arlington County’s Employment Center Culinary Program, which consists of a 10 week training program that prepares participants for careers in the culinary arts.
In the 112th Congress, Congressman Moran will continue to work with the labor community to grow, strengthen and better the lives of the U.S. workforce.