Issue Position: Economy/Jobs

Issue Position

Deborah believes that the best way to grow our economy is to create good jobs so that working people can realize greater economic security. When people feel secure they buy houses, start businesses, and invest money back into the economy.
Far too many North Carolinians work hard, but are unable to gain economic security because the deck has been stacked against them. That's why Deborah is working to make sure economic security is achievable for all people. As a state representative, Deborah supported measures to boost small businesses, attract companies to North Carolina, retain high quality jobs, and raise the minimum wage.

In the U.S. Senate, Deborah will work to invest in our infrastructure and education system so that we're able to better prepare our workforce, foster entrepreneurship, and attract businesses to North Carolina that will stay, grow and create jobs.

Deborah understands that when women are paid fairly our economy grows for everyone. On average, women are still paid less than men for the same work, collecting just 79 percent of the wages men do. This disparity not only sets women back, it negatively impacts dual-income households and households where women are the primary breadwinners. That's why Deborah introduced a measure that banned employers from paying employees differently based on gender, and she plans to continue this fight by pushing for a national fair pay act.

In the U.S. Senate, Deborah will work to raise the federal minimum wage, institute paid family leave and strengthen Social Security and Medicare.

Deborah believes that everyone who works hard and plays by the rules should be able to find a good job that pays a fair wage, and enjoy enough economic security to send their kids to college, save for retirement, and not have to fear an uncertain economic future. She will work to make that happen.

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