We are in the midst of an economic crisis, started by the failed policies of the last eight years.  It's important that America's workers have a strong Secretary of Labor to be their voice.  Hilda Solis will be responsible for unemployment benefits, enforcing the minimum wage, and managing job creation and training programs.

Hilda Solis is a champion of the middle class. She has fought for green jobs, fair pay for women, project labor agreements, the rights of workers in the workplace and children's health insurance. Raised in a union household, Solis is an experienced leader who has fought to restore balance to our economy and fairness for working families throughout her entire career.

President Obama nominated Hilda Solis for Secretary of Labor more than two months ago.  It's time the U.S. Senate allow her to get to the important work she needs and is willing to do.

Dear [ Decision Maker ] ,

I am writing in support of Hilda Solis as Secretary of Labor. I urge you to vote yes on cloture and final confirmation of Hilda Solis.

Our economy is in dire straits -- just last month we lost 598,000 more jobs, and 3.5 million since the beginning of the recession -- and workers desperately need the Senate to appoint a strong Secretary of Labor.

Hilda Solis understands personally the challenges workers face in a global economy and the need for a bold new agenda that puts the needs of working Americans ahead of the needs of big corporations - an agenda that provides affordable healthcare for every American and gives workers a greater choice and a greater voice.

That we have the chance to have a Secretary of Labor who will fight for working people should be the exact reason to support Hilda Solis.

Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Campaign Launched:
February 23, 2009