MADISON–Last week, Wisconsin Assembly Democrats introduced a resolution calling for the establishment of an Economic Justice Bill of Rights in the state of Wisconsin. Representative Robyn Vining (D-Wauwatosa), an author of the bill, released the following statement:
“I believe that every person in Wisconsin–urban, suburban, or rural; white, African American, APIDA, LatinX, or Native; LGBTQ+; and people of all ability statuses–are entitled to these rights:
· A job that provides dignity at work and pays a livable wage;
· Adequately funded public education and affordable, accessible child care;
· A union, public or private, and collective bargaining;
· Affordable, accessible, and comprehensive high-quality health care;
· A clean, sustainable environment and healthy planet;
· Decent, sustainable community infrastructures including safe, affordable housing, transportation, and broadband;
· Equitable access to capital, investments, financial institutions, and retirement;
· A fair, restorative, and equitable justice system;
· Recreation and participation in community and civic life; and
· Life, self-determination, and freedom from oppressions for all Wisconsinites regardless of documentation status.
“I believe that if we do not move forward together, we will not move forward at all. This bill of rights ensures every Wisconsinite of basic human rights–moving Wisconsin forward, together.”
