Congressman Serrano Joins Members of NYC Congressional Delegation, Labor and Advocacy Groups to Oppose TPP Fast Track Legislation

Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Congressman Serrano joined Representatives Jerrold Nadler, Nydia Velázquez, Hakeem Jeffries, and Grace Meng, as well as representatives of local labor and advocacy groups, to oppose Fast Track legislation for the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) on the steps of City Hall in New York City. Other labor and advocacy groups present at the event were: the New York State AFL-CIO; the New York City Central Labor Council; AFL-CIO; Local 420, AFSCME; New York State Council of Machinists IAMAW AFL-CIO; Sierra Club Atlantic Chapter; Teamsters Joint Council; CWA District One; Food & Water Watch.

“The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) should get a full debate in Congress so that members of Congress can decide if this is a good deal for our workers, consumers, and the environment – in sum, if it is a good for our country. That is why I oppose fast-track authority for the TPP, which would allow this legislation to go through without sufficient discussion and analysis. In the past, we have seen fast-tracked trade agreements like NAFTA that promised more American jobs and a better life for people in other countries. These promises were never fulfilled. We can’t allow that to happen again. We must protect jobs in our country and this proposed agreement does not accomplish that goal. Today, I once again join congressional colleagues and members of my community to call for transparency and accountability as our government negotiates the TPP,” said Congressman José E. Serrano.

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Congressman Serrano stands in opposition of Fast Track legislation for the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) with other NYC members of Congress and labor and advocacy groups representatives. (03/09/2015)

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