Blue Collar Caucus
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This article is about the caucus in the American Democratic Party. For the British caucus of a similar name, see Blue Collar Conservativism.
The Blue Collar Caucus was a United States Democratic Party congressional caucus that advocates for labor and working class priorities. It was founded in 2016 to focus the Democratic Party on blue-collar issues.[3] The caucus was considered economically progressive.[7] According to the founders of the Blue Collar Caucus, its goal was to re-orient the Democratic Party to focus on issues such as trade unions, wage stagnation, offshoring and job insecurity, especially in case of manufacturing and building workers.[8]
Quick Facts Co-Chairs, Founded ...
Blue Collar Caucus | |
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Co-Chairs | Brendan Boyle Marc Veasey |
Founded | December 1, 2016; 7 years ago (2016-12-01)[1][2][3][4] |
Ideology | Progressivism[5] Keynesianism[6] |
National affiliation | Democratic Party |
Colors | Electric blue |
Seats in the House | 45 / 435
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Seats in the House Democratic Caucus | 45 / 220
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