by MCDC | Jun 14, 2016 | 2016 General Election, Action Alerts, Employment, Minimum Wage, News, Virginia
On June 13, 2016, the Madison County Democratic Committee voted unanimously to approve the Virginia AFL-CIO’s resolution in opposition of Virginia Republicans’ union busting “Right to Work” Amendment (2016) which are nothing more than blatant...
by MCDC | Jun 7, 2016 | Economy, Employment, Income Inequality, Issues, Minimum Wage, Poverty
Today, a staggering one in three Americans—more than 105 million people—live in poverty or are teetering on the economic brink with incomes of less than twice the poverty line. New analysis by the Center for American Progress finds that if not for the dramatic rise in...
by MCDC | Jun 7, 2016 | 2016 General Election, Action Alerts, Employment, Income Inequality, Issues, Madison County, Minimum Wage, Voter Rights
The Madison County Democratic Committee is pleased to announce an Afternoon of Advocacy, focusing on two key matters of concern for Virginia voters. To be held on June 12 at 4:00 PM at the Madison County Chamber of Commerce, the program will feature special guests...
by MCDC | May 20, 2016 | Economy, Employment, News, Virginia
Commonwealth of Virginia Office of Governor Terry McAuliffe FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: May 20, 2016 Office of the Governor Contact: Brian Coy Email: Brian.Coy@governor.virginia.gov Virginia Employment Commission Contact: Ann Lang Phone: (804) 786-3177...
by MCDC | Apr 11, 2016 | 2016 General Election, Discrimination, Education, Employment, Income Inequality, Minimum Wage
We are in essence punishing the poor for their poverty, as if poverty were an ethical breach, not the result of interlocking social, political, and personal realities, many of which are entirely out of poor people’s hands. How often do city planners consider the...
by MCDC | Mar 22, 2015 | Education, Employment, Health Care, Issues, News
WASHINGTON — A divided Senate on Thursday derailed Democratic legislation that would have provided $21 billion for medical, education, and job-training benefits for the nation’s veterans. The bill fell victim to election-year disputes over spending and fresh...
