It will pay union scale wages with benefits and will include strong provisions for affirmative action. There are neighborhoods just like South Chicago all over this country, and thousands of youth facing these problems. It is vitally important that we take a stand. Let us send a strong message to the President and Congress and say that we will not stand for this attack on our youth. 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.