P R E S I D E N T B I D E N ’S J O B S & I N F R A S T R U C T U R E P L A N President Joe Biden has unveiled a bold, robust, $2-trillion American Jobs Plan, executing his vision to rebuild and reimagine our economy. As America slowly recovers from the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic, President Biden’s plan aims to strengthen our infrastructure and create millions of well-paying, union jobs that will help our country Build Back Better. The American Jobs Plan underscores President Biden’s strong commitment to protecting workers and empowering working families. Biden also released a Made in America Tax Plan that would increase the corporate tax to 28 percent and ensure that large corporations pay their fair share. IBEW Local 103 commends President Biden’s ambitious American Jobs Plan and his commitment to investing in working families and our public infrastructure. The American Jobs Plan will help create equitable socio-economic conditions and generate good-paying jobs for working families, the backbone of our economy. We are confident that this plan will deliver the strong push our economy and communities need to thrive both now and in the years to come.
The American Jobs Plan underscores President Biden’s strong commitment to empowering working families, also displayed in his support for the PRO Act. In addition to creating good, union jobs and worker protections, other key features of the American Jobs Plan include: Prioritizing the development and construction of high-quality transportation infrastructure, new bridges, upgraded public transit systems and 20,000 miles of modernized highways, roads, and main streets across the country. Eliminating lead pipes and service lines in our drinking water systems. Investing in manufacturing, small businesses, research and development, and training for good, middle-class jobs. 103 TODAY | SPRING 2021
Delivering a renewed energy grid and expanded access to affordable, high-speed broadband to all Americans. Building and retrofitting over two million homes and commercial buildings in a push for affordable housing. Modernizing schools and veterans’ hospitals. Employing highly-trained union building trade workers. 9
