MADISON – Today, Representative Francesca Hong (D-Madison) alongside Senator Chris Larson (D-Milwaukee), Senator Jeff Smith (D-Brunswick), and Democratic Legislators from across Wisconsin reintroduced the Economic Justice Bill of Rights to address the social, economic, and political issues that have impacted communities across Wisconsin.
Originally introduced in the 2021-22 legislative session, the Economic Justice Bill of Rights outlines ten fundamental rights essential for a just and equitable future. These include access to dignified, well-paying jobs; fully funded public schools and childcare; the right to a union and collective bargaining; affordable, comprehensive healthcare; a fair legal system; a sustainable environment; safe and affordable housing, transportation, and broadband; equitable access to capital; restorative justice; and the freedom to participate fully in civic life, free from oppression.
Representative Hong (D-76) issued the following statement:
“As Republicans in the State Legislature and the Trump administration continue to deepen socioeconomic, racial, and environmental crises—undermining workers’ rights, gutting public resources, and catering to corporate interests—it is our duty as lawmakers to fight back with a bold, progressive economic vision that uplifts all Wisconsinites.
Our communities have made it clear: we cannot accept a status quo that keeps people struggling to make ends meet while the ultra-wealthy and well-connected thrive. We must deliver policies that not only improve livelihoods but dismantle the structural inequities that have held working families, small businesses, and marginalized communities back for too long.
The Economic Justice Bill of Rights affirms that economic security is a fundamental right, not a privilege reserved for the few. It demands radical solidarity in times of struggle and a commitment to ensuring no one is left behind—because a stronger, more just Wisconsin is only possible when we refuse to let economic hardship, systemic discrimination, or political obstruction stand in the way of progress.”
