The article profiles Senator Laphonza Butler, a Democrat from California who is part of The Hill’s “Changemakers” series. She discusses her work in the areas of labor and economic justice, stating that she is driven by a desire to improve the lives of working people. Butler, who is the first Black woman to lead the California Senate Labor Committee, talks about her support for the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act. She also mentions her role in passing the Fair Pay to Play Act in California, which allows college athletes to profit from their name, image, and likeness. Additionally, Butler is a proponent of the Build Back Better Act, a federal initiative aimed at expanding social safety nets and addressing climate change.
For more insight on Senator Laphonza Butler’s work and her commitment to labor and economic justice, click the link below. Discover how she’s making history as the first Black woman to lead the California Senate Labor Committee and driving change through her support for the PRO Act, the Fair Pay to Play Act, and the Build Back Better Act.