The Economic Policy Institute's research director Josh Bivens reports that contrary to what many critics are saying, Medicare for All could actually increase the number of jobs and help the U.S. labor market. As new jobs are created, workers salaries and wages would increase, which would then have a positive effect on our economy.

Medicare for All Would Lead to Job Boom, Experts Say Igor Derysh, Salon.com

Medicare for All Would Boost Wages, Expand Workers’ Options, and Likely Create Jobs Press Release  Josh Bevins, EPI (Economic Policy Institute)

Fundamental Health Reform Like ‘Medicare for All’ Would Help the Labor Market  Report Josh Bevins, EPI (Economic Policy Institute)