The Working Families Party is a progressive political party in the United States that advocates for economic, racial, and social justice. Founded in 1998, it works to elect candidates at the local, state, and federal levels who support policies aimed at improving conditions for working families, including higher wages, stronger labor protections, affordable healthcare, and expanded voting rights.
Labor rights, minimum wage increases, paid family leave, affordable housing, universal healthcare, criminal justice reform, voting rights expansion, progressive taxation, and campaign finance reform.
Individual donations, member contributions, political fundraising activities, and support from aligned labor unions and advocacy organizations.
Aligned with various labor unions, progressive advocacy groups, and endorsed candidates within the Democratic Party; prominent supporters have included progressive elected officials and activists in multiple states.
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