"My journey began when I established my trade cleaning business. I know firsthand the crucial role that tradespeople play in our economy and society, and the way they dedicate their prowess in their fields to make our country functional and strong. Over time, I have grown increasingly concerned about the disregard for hardworking Americans in trades and the promotion of marginalized workers.

We see a blatant disregard to American citizens who sweat in their trades from Congresswoman Jasmine Crocket. Her active promotion of underpaid, unregulated workers, often illegal immigrants, undermines our trade industry and devalues hardworking, skilled American citizens who want nothing more than fairness in their work.

Trades should never be viewed as a fallback or failure, yet this perspective is perpetuated by representatives like Congresswoman Crocket. Disrespecting the very people who build, maintain, and clean our country is a failure in itself.

Instead of promoting a landscape where illegal immigrant workers are underpaid and exploited, we need our representatives to stand up for fair work opportunities, fair wages, and the respect of those who work in trades, making a strong push for legal labor.

As a country, we should be investing in our own--providing education and training in trades, which are a staple in our country's future. This is why I find it absolutely necessary, as an American citizen and concerned business owner, to call for the protection of the United States trade industry.

We advocate for those who cannot afford a college education, yet are just as, if not more, critical to our economy. We stand firm for our belief in fair work, fair pay, and rightful recognition. So, let us sign this petition to make it clear that we will not tolerate the undervaluation of our skilled workers, the backbone of American industry and economy." 

News Nation writes about encouraging funding and investment in the trade industry. Here is a direct quote from the article:

”The recent push suggests states realize more needs to be done to address a decades-long turn away from vocational education, which has led to a shortage of skilled tradespeople.

Shop classes that used to be common in American high schools have dwindled. From 1982 to 2013, the number of CTE credits earned by high school students fell by more than 26%.

“There’s a real disconnect between the focus that we’ve placed on our education and training systems around college for all and how much economic opportunity is available through the skilled trades right now,” said Zack Mabel, a research professor at the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce.

Boosting the skilled trade workforce will be especially important as more opportunities become available due to federal legislation like the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the CHIPS and Science Act, Mabel pointed out.”