He grew up the son of Cuban immigrants in a tenement building in Union City and has risen to become one of 100 United States Senators. He is currently the Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and served as Ranking Member in the 116th Congress. He has earned a national reputation for his international leadership in the Senate, which pairs with his long-time reputation as a fighter for New Jersey families who puts their economic security ahead of powerful special interests.
Without the strength, sweat, and skills of American workers, this great nation would have no foundation upon which to build another American century. Bob is committed to protecting workers’ rights by making it easier to form a union and collectively bargain on working conditions. He’s also committed to ensuring workers in the 21st century have rights that are consistent with other modern economies such as equal pay for equal work, paid family leave, paid sick leave, and assistance with childcare.