Youth are finding it harder to get wellpaying jobs today. Young people are under-paid and few receive job training. The Martinez Bill contains prevailing wage provisions. There are also provisions for union apprenticeship training programs. Our educational facilities are falling apart and in desperate need of repair.
Many young people live in areas with high levels of unemployment.
In this bill, communities with the highest levels of unemployment will be given first priority for the public works and community improvement programs. City councils from all over the country have endorsed HR-950. Unions and labor councils have enthusiastically supported HR-950. Over 50 Congressional representatives have co-sponsored the bill. Student and youth organizations from all over the country have supported HR-950.