The Working Families Party is fighting for a more just world.
One where the economy works for everyone. One where politicians are held accountable to working people, instead of big-money backers. One where all of us, no matter where we come from, can find a good job, get healthcare when we need it, afford a home, send our kids to good schools, and have a secure retirement.
We’re fighting to bring back the American Dream, and we want you to join us.
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Affordable Housing
The affordable housing crisis in New York City is pushing thousands of working families out of a city they love but can no longer afford. It’s time to fight back.
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Green Jobs, Green Homes
A groundbreaking program to Green one million New York homes, massively reducing our carbon footprint, lowering energy bills, and creating 30,000 family-supporting jobs.
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Real Tax Solutions
Real property tax relief for working families who need it most, without jeopardizing our schools.
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Clean Elections
Public Financing of Elections can kick the big-money crowd out of politics, and finally level the playing field between working families and powerful corporate interests.
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Education
Every child, regardless of where they grow up, deserves a good education. Making that a reality means fair funding for public schools.
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Equal Rights
Fairness and commonsense demand equal rights before the law for everyone in our society.
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Good Jobs, Living Wages
No one who works full-time should live in poverty. From raising the minimum wage to fighting for living-wage laws across the state, we’re fighting to make that a reality.
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Healthcare for All
Quality, affordable healthcare is a basic human right. Working Families is fighting to make sure everyone has access to care when they need it.
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Paid Family Leave
No one should be forced to choose between their family and their job. Sadly, in today’s economy that’s the choice millions face when they need time to care for a baby or a sick family member.
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Public Transportation
Public transportation is the lifeblood of New York City. But without new funding, maintaining an affordable, reliable mass transit system for the millions who depend on it is impossible.
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Veterans and Military Families
Honoring servicemen and women means supporting them in their time of service and after they return to civilian life.
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Bank Bailouts
Looking after the interests of Main Street, not just Wall Street.
