Labor Counts: Census 2020
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04 May Labor Counts: Census 2020

Posted at 16:00h in Activism, AFL-CIO by

A complete and accurate count in the 2020 census is vital to working families in every corner of our country. This information, required every 10 years by the Constitution, is used for important decision-making that affects working people—not only at the federal level, but also at the state and local levels of government. It is the basis for decisions on reapportionment of seats in the U.S. Congress, and in state and local legislative districts.

Census data also is used to determine the allocation of billions of dollars in funds for federal, state and local programs, and such services as school construction, housing and community development, and road and transportation planning. As the COVID-19 crisis continues to evolve, state and local governments need a fair and accurate distribution of these funds.

The BCTGM supports the U.S. Census Bureau in its goal of assuring a complete and accurate count. Historically undercounted and hard-to-count populations must be seen and counted for this process to work.

In the face of the public health crisis brought on by the coronavirus (COVID-19), ensuring a fair and accurate count of every person living in the United States presents a particular uphill battle; however, despite these obstacles, the BCTGM, together with the AFL-CIO and allies throughout the country, are dedicated to participating in this Labor Census Week of Action as a part of our commitment to making sure our community is accurately counted in the 2020 census.

Stay tuned to this page and the BCTGM’s social media channels for messages during the Labor Census Week of Action.

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