Urge the President to Reward Responsible Employers

Urge the President to Reward Responsible Employers

The Issue

President Obama is reportedly considering a policy that would give responsible employers an advantage in the federal contracting process. As things stand now, employers that cut corners on labor costs can win out by under-bidding employers that offer a living wage.

The so-called "high road" policy could ensure that the 22 million or so workers employed by federal contractors all earn enough for a decent standard of living and have the bottom-line security of health care, retirement and sick leave benefits. It would also help ensure that our taxpayer dollars don't benefit companies that violate federal employment and labor laws.

The policy has received strong support from liberal research and advocacy organizations. But some powerful business interests have lined up against it.

So we need to let the President know that we want him to move forward with a strong "high road" policy now.

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Kathryn BaerPetition StarterI'm an independent consultant policy research, analysis and communications. I've worked for nonprofit organizations, government agencies, a Member of Congress and a major global corporation. In addition to for-fee services, I provide voluntary support for organizations that advocate on behalf of homeless and other poor people in Washington, D.C., both directly and through my blog.
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The Issue

President Obama is reportedly considering a policy that would give responsible employers an advantage in the federal contracting process. As things stand now, employers that cut corners on labor costs can win out by under-bidding employers that offer a living wage.

The so-called "high road" policy could ensure that the 22 million or so workers employed by federal contractors all earn enough for a decent standard of living and have the bottom-line security of health care, retirement and sick leave benefits. It would also help ensure that our taxpayer dollars don't benefit companies that violate federal employment and labor laws.

The policy has received strong support from liberal research and advocacy organizations. But some powerful business interests have lined up against it.

So we need to let the President know that we want him to move forward with a strong "high road" policy now.

Photo credit: NIOSH 

avatar of the starter
Kathryn BaerPetition StarterI'm an independent consultant policy research, analysis and communications. I've worked for nonprofit organizations, government agencies, a Member of Congress and a major global corporation. In addition to for-fee services, I provide voluntary support for organizations that advocate on behalf of homeless and other poor people in Washington, D.C., both directly and through my blog.
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Petition created on March 14, 2010