CRITICAL LABOR COALITION

TAX · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code

In support of the EITC Age Parity Act which expands the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) to include those without children over the age of 65 and under the age of 25 who otherwise qualify for the benefit. In support of the EITC for Older Workers Act, which removes the upper age limit for Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) eligibility. In support of the "Improve and Enhance the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) Act" to increase the tax credit for hiring and retaining specific communities of job seekers. In support of extension of WOTC past its current expiration date of 12/31/25. In support of the "Credit for Caring Act", which would create a non-refundable federal tax credit for eligible working family caregivers.

LBR · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace

In support of the Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act which creates a non-immigrant visa program for high demand, short-supply industries in metropolitan areas facing a critical labor shortage. In support of increasing legal pathways to citizenship for workers in the United States. In support of the current 540-day period in which an individual working in the U.S. can work while waiting for their work permit reauthorization to be completed. Against a reduction in timeframes for work permits for those in the U.S. under the parole program, temporary protected status or asylum seekers.