Newly elected Democratic Socialist Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says her constituents are outraged at Amazon’s reported plan to locate half of its new headquarters in Queens, NY:
We’ve been getting calls and outreach from Queens residents all day about this.
The community’s response? Outrage. https://t.co/Jl4OIfa4gC
— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@Ocasio2018) November 13, 2018
She’s right about the corporate welfare though:
Amazon is a billion-dollar company. The idea that it will receive hundreds of millions of dollars in tax breaks at a time when our subway is crumbling and our communities need MORE investment, not less, is extremely concerning to residents here.
— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@Ocasio2018) November 13, 2018
And as Scott Walker just learned in Wisconsin with Foxconn cutting back on its promised jobs created numbers, politicians of any ideological persuasion should be wary of these sorts of deals:
When we talk about bringing jobs to the community, we need to dig deep:
– Has the company promised to hire in the existing community?
– What’s the quality of jobs + how many are promised? Are these jobs low-wage or high wage? Are there benefits? Can people collectively bargain?— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@Ocasio2018) November 13, 2018
But this is a preview of what Rep. Ocasio-Cortez will bring to Congress:
Displacement is not community development. Investing in luxury condos is not the same thing as investing in people and families.
Shuffling working class people out of a community does not improve their quality of life.
— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@Ocasio2018) November 13, 2018
It’s not just about Amazon — it’s about all companies:
We need to focus on good healthcare, living wages, affordable rent. Corporations that offer none of those things should be met w/ skepticism.
It’s possible to establish economic partnerships w/ real opportunities for working families, instead of a race-to-the-bottom competition.
— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@Ocasio2018) November 13, 2018
Lastly, this isn’t just about one company or one headquarters. It’s about cost of living, corps paying their fair share, etc.
It’s not about picking a fight, either. I was elected to advocate for our community’s interests – & they‘ve requested, clearly, to voice their concerns.
— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@Ocasio2018) November 13, 2018
Watch your wallets, taxpayers, because here comes the “Green Jobs For All” nonsense again:
.@Ocasio2018 ending her first full day in DC by standing on a table at a grassroots youth organizing training, demanding Green Jobs for All. This is a good start. https://t.co/wOcXRrJhAQ
— Duncan Meisel (@duncanwrites) November 13, 2018
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