… Stagnant wages, persistent long term unemployment and inequality are significant concerns for voters, and the election results demonstrate that voters did not find real answers from either party. But post-election, the president has an opportunity to make substantial change for millions of low wage workers with direct, simple action; he can issue an executive order when awarding contracts that requires the government give preference to businesses that pay their employees a living wage and provide benefits such as healthcare and sick leave. Recent polling shows that voters overwhelmingly support such action. CONT.
Anna Greenberg (GQRR), The Hill