Exciting News: Congressman Casar Joins the Education and Labor Committee to Advocate for Our Future

Congressman Greg Casar from Texas has recently joined the Committee on Education and Labor, thanks to Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries. His peers on the Committee elected him as Vice Ranking Member, a role he’s ready to embrace.

Casar has a strong belief: the needs of workers should come first. He noted that in the last Congress, Republicans did nothing to support higher wages or improve working conditions. He pointed out, “Instead, they focused on culture wars that distract from real issues.” He stresses that this approach only serves the wealthy while everyday Americans continue to struggle.

As someone with a history in labor organizing, Casar understands the importance of holding corporations accountable. He believes that advocating for better wages and working conditions can unite people from various backgrounds. He plans to use his position to highlight how House Republicans prioritize the interests of wealthy donors over American workers.

Casar has a proven record. While serving as a City Council Member, he helped increase the minimum wage for city workers from $7.25 to over $20 an hour. He also pushed for paid sick day laws that benefit hundreds of thousands in cities like San Antonio, Austin, and Dallas. His efforts led to significant milestones, including Austin’s first unionized private hospital and hotel.

In 2022, Casar made headlines when he held a thirst strike on the steps of the U.S. Capitol. This act drew attention to the need for better protections for workers facing extreme heat.

Over the years, whenever Republicans held a majority in the House, they renamed the Education and Labor Committee to the “Committee on Education and Workforce.” Casar plans to continue his work not only on this Committee but also on the Committee for Oversight and Accountability, advocating for workers and their rights.