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“WE CAN HELP PROGRAM” mentioning the U.S. Dept of Labor was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on pages E1390 on July 21, 2010.
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WE CAN HELP PROGRAM
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HON. MIKE QUIGLEY
of illinois
in the house of representatives
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Mr. QUIGLEY. Madam Speaker, as we talk about the need for job creation it is critical that we remember why America needs work.
Jobs are a means to provide for individuals and families, for food and shelter, and for a sense of security and peace of mind.
But work is only half the equation--a paycheck is needed to fulfill the other.
Which is why I stand in full support of the Department of Labor's
``We Can Help Program.''
This public service campaign strives to educate America's workforce about employer abuses and workers' rights.
It will also add 250 investigators to the department's wage and hour division.
Efforts like this will go a long way toward recovering at least some of the $19 billion of wages that are never paid to workers across the country every single year.
In the midst of a tough economy, it is vital that Congress do everything in its power to make sure every American who wants a job can find a job.
But we must remember that there are many already on the clock who need our help, too.
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