In response to the U.S. Department of Labor released the latest jobs and unemployment numbers, Florida Democratic Party Chair Terrie Rizzo issued the following statement:
“In the last week alone, we’ve seen Florida continue to lose thousands of jobs — and now we can see that job growth has slowed nationwide as unemployment persists. We have a long road to recovery ahead, and that starts with electing leaders who will finally get this pandemic under control and secure relief to the workers who lost their livelihoods through no fault of their own.”
Florida Democratic Party on September Jobs Report
Florida Democrats believe in effective and efficient government that prioritizes quality education, affordable health care, and an economy in which anyone who works hard can succeed.
Most importantly, we believe that we are stronger together. We believe the fundamental American promise — that you can go as far as your own hard work will take you — should shine brightest in Florida.
That is why we champion the middle class and cherish the principle that all Floridians should have the opportunity to work hard and succeed. That is why we will never stop fighting for better public schools, because education is the surest path to a better life for millions.
From standing for affordable health care and better schools to fighting for civil rights and access to the ballot box, Florida Democrats are leading every day to move our state forward.









