Mike Monroe

Connecticut Congressman Jim Himes chairs the Select Committee on Economic Disparity and advocates for fairness in growth, while Mike Monroe is Chief of Staff for the North America’s Building Trades Unions, promoting union strength and middle-class rebuilding. They discuss the GOP's negative impact on economic stability and the importance of voting for Democratic candidates. The conversation also dives into the ongoing challenges facing post-industrial communities, along with the longstanding role of labor unions in shaping U.S. political and economic landscapes.