Memo: Voters Strongly Support the Essential Workers Bill of Rights

By Ilya Sheyman Coronavirus Response Hub and Charlotte Swasey Vice President of Data and Polling

Executive Summary

  • The Essential Workers Bill of Rights is very popular, with 75 percent support overall, and even 73 percent support among Republicans

  • This is a non-partisan issue-- more Republicans than Democrats report that they or a family member are an essential worker

  • Support is building for making these protections permanent--68 percent of voters support making $15 minimum wage and paid family leave permanent 

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