Commissioner of LaborStatewide · 2 candidates
In their own words
Bárbara Rivera Holmes
WebsiteBallotpedia- Unemployment system
Unemployed workers deserve support delivered quickly and with dignity. Bárbara heard Georgians loud and clear — and she acted. Bárbara is leading the largest unemployment insurance modernization in state history, overhauling the claims process to eliminate backlogs, speed up benefits, and crack down on fraud. …
CampaignCampaign website - Workforce training
A strong economy starts with a skilled workforce — and Bárbara Rivera Holmes is building Georgia’s. As part of Governor Kemp’s Top State for Talent team, she is engaging workers and employers across Georgia and forging powerful partnerships with colleges and universities, workforce boards, and training programs to …
CampaignCampaign website - Small business
Small businesses drive Georgia’s economy, and Bárbara is making it easier for them to succeed. Under her leadership, the Department of Labor is strengthening connections between small employers and talent pipelines, streamlining hiring processes, and expanding job-matching infrastructure. …
CampaignCampaign website - Wages & safety
Every worker deserves competitive pay and a safe working environment. Bárbara is advocating for policies that strengthen wages, improve worker protections, and advance economic mobility. …
CampaignCampaign website
Nikki Porcher
WebsiteBallotpedia- Job training
Open Doors through Training I’ll expand access to technical colleges, apprenticeships, and workforce programs that prepare Georgians for good-paying, local jobs.
- Small business
Partner with Small Businesses Small businesses drive Georgia’s economy. I’ll build partnerships that help them hire, train, and retain workers in every community.
- Child care
Expand Access to Childcare Affordable, reliable childcare is essential to a strong workforce. I’ll work to remove barriers that keep parents, especially women, from rejoining the workforce.