Meet Nikki Porcher, Candidate for Georgia Labor Commissioner

The Kicker: A Podcast by The Forsyth County Democrats Episode 10: Meet Nikki Porcher, Candidate for Georgia Labor Commissioner Episode Summary What does Georgia's Labor Commissioner actually do—and why should you care who's elected to the job? In this episode, Becky and Jessica sit down with Nikki Porcher, Democratic candidate for Georgia Labor Commissioner, to talk about how the Department of Labor affects everyday Georgians and what she hopes to change if elected. Nikki shares how her experiences as a veteran, educator, entrepreneur and nonprofit leader shaped her decision to run. We also discuss unemployment benefits, workforce development, small businesses, childcare and her vision for making Georgia's Department of Labor work better for workers and families. In This Episode, We Discuss What the Georgia Labor Commissioner does Nikki Porcher's background and why she's running Improving Georgia's unemployment system Workforce development and connecting Georgians with jobs Supporting working families, small businesses and access to childcare Nikki's priorities if elected Upcoming Labor Commissioner Debate Nikki Porcher and Republican candidate Bárbara Rivera Holmes have been invited to participate in the Atlanta Press Club Loudermilk-Young Debate Series. Tuesday, October 13 at 6 p.m. ET The debate will stream live on GPB.org and the Atlanta Press Club Loudermilk-Young Debate Series YouTube channel. Referenced Resources Nikki Porcher for Georgia Labor Commissioner: www.voteporcher4ga.com Georgia Democratic Voter Companion Guide: www.voteporcher4ga.com/Vote Atlanta Press Club Loudermilk-Young Debate Series:    / @atlantapressclubdebates   Georgia Public Broadcasting Debate Series: https://www.gpb.org/election/press-cl... Spread the Word Subscribe, leave a review and share this episode with someone who wants to learn more about the candidates who will be on their ballot this November. Follow Us Instagram: @forsythdemga Facebook: Forsyth County Georgia Democrats Website: https://www.forsythdemocrats.org/