In CA-34, working families are doing everything right — working long hours, juggling multiple jobs, and still struggling to make ends meet. That’s because our economy is not built to support the people who power it. Wages have stagnated while housing, food, and childcare costs have soared. Corporate profits continue to rise, but working families are left behind.

Angela believes that economic dignity means more than just having a job — it means being able to support your family, take time off when you're sick, afford childcare, and build a secure future. It’s time for bold, people-centered policies that create real opportunity and stability for everyone.

Launching a Guaranteed Basic Income (GBI) Pilot for CA-34

Angela will champion the launch of a Guaranteed Basic Income (GBI) pilot program right here in CA-34, targeting low- and moderate-income households. Inspired by successful local and national pilots, the program would provide direct, unconditional monthly payments to residents — giving families the breathing room to pay for rent, food, and essentials without bureaucratic red tape.

The pilot would be funded through progressive taxation and public-private partnerships, demonstrating a scalable model for future federal GBI programs. GBI is not a handout — it’s an investment in dignity, stability, and economic mobility.

Protecting Gig Workers’ Right to Unionize

Gig economy workers — rideshare drivers, delivery workers, freelancers, and more — deserve the same rights and protections as any other worker. Angela will fight to:

• Guarantee the right to organize and collectively bargain for gig workers

• Push for portable benefits like healthcare and retirement savings that follow workers job to job

• Ensure fair pay, protections against algorithmic exploitation, and clear worker classification laws

The gig economy should not be a loophole for corporate exploitation — it should be a pathway to sustainable work.

Expanded Family Leave, Sick Leave, and Childcare Support

Angela supports a national paid family and medical leave program that guarantees workers time off to care for a new child, a sick family member, or themselves — without losing income or job security.

She also supports:

• Universal paid sick leave, ensuring no one has to choose between their paycheck and their health

• Significant federal investment in affordable, accessible childcare, including subsidies, expanded pre-K, and fair wages for childcare providers

When we support working families, our entire economy becomes stronger.

Community-Driven Solutions to Economic Disparities

Angela knows that the best solutions come from the ground up — because she’s lived it and led it. Drawing on her experience working with the LA Mayor’s Office on youth workforce and economic development programs, Angela will champion federal investments in local, community-led initiatives that uplift underserved neighborhoods.

This includes:

• Funding for youth employment and mentorship programs

• Grants for community-based organizations creating economic opportunity

• Support for small businesses and social enterprises that hire locally and invest in the community

Economic policy should be personal, local, and focused on real impact — not just top-down theory.

We can’t build a stronger economy if we leave working families behind. Angela’s economic vision centers dignity, security, and justice — because everyone deserves a fair shot, no matter their ZIP code.