The new economy is creating new and unprecedented opportunities for American workers to build wealth and retirement security through the workplace. As leaders in Washington, our challenge is to ensure that we have a regulatory structure that allows workers at every step of the pay scale to capitalize on these opportunities.
Stock options are the building blocks of the new economy.
They're recognizing that workers tend to be more motivated, productive and satisfied when they're given a direct stake in their company's performance and profits - not to mention the chance to hit the financial jackpot if the company's stock soars. With stock options, I am part of the shared success. I am rewarded for the contributions I make and I am motivated to make them. Unfortunately, Washington has been slower to recognize the potential of stock options. Under today's law, there are two types of stock options.