Kamala Harris recognizes that critical staffing shortages are affecting public services. She is addressing this issue head-on. She has worked to secure funding and resources to support the recruitment and retention of essential workers. Harris was the deciding vote to pass the American Rescue Plan Act. She carried this legislation across the finish line, which sent money to states, cities, towns and schools during the pandemic to bring laid-off AFSCME members back to work and helped AFSCME negotiate strong contracts over the last several years. Her work on solving the staffing crisis shows her dedication to maintaining a strong and resilient public sector that serves the needs of all Americans.
