Biden Signs 'Good Jobs EO' in Michigan, Prioritizing Federal Grants for Union Jobs

Sep 6, 2024, 07:03 PM

President Joe Biden signed an executive order on Friday during his visit to Washtenaw County, Michigan, prioritizing federal grants for projects that include labor agreements, wage standards, and benefits such as access to child care and apprenticeship programs. The order, dubbed the 'Good Jobs EO' by the White House, aims to ensure that federal investments lead to good union jobs with fair pay, safe workplaces, and strong labor standards. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg highlighted the importance of supporting workers' rights to join unions. The executive order will direct federal agencies to prioritize companies that work with unions and offer strong benefits and high wages when allocating funds from the infrastructure and green energy laws enacted during Biden's administration. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell spoke at the UA Local 190 Training Center in Ann Arbor ahead of Biden’s remarks.