| April 26, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the US - Baldwin, Duckworth, Warren And Senate Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Issue Delayed OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard for Workers
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 23, 2021
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Schakowsky, Pocan, Levin & Colleagues Demand Justice for Burmese Workers
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| April 22, 2021
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Tweet - "#EarthDay2021 is a testimony to what we can achieve when we come together to protect the Earth, the only planet we've got. I hope you'll join me in supporting the #AmericanJobsPlan to tackle climate change, create good-paying jobs, & preserve the Earth for our kids and grandkids."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 21, 2021
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Tweet - "Preparing American workers for the future will strengthen the middle class and reaffirm our standing as an innovative global economic power. That's why @SenatorWarnock, @RepCheri, and I are coming together to introduce the Investing in Tomorrow's Workforce Act."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 20, 2021
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Tweet - "No one should have to choose between caring for a loved one & losing their job. This pandemic has shown us how important it is to update the Family and Medical Leave Act to fit the needs of 21st century families."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 20, 2021
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Training in High-Demand Roles to Improve Veteran Employment Act
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| April 20, 2021
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Congresswoman Escobar Joins Senator Markey and Congresswoman Ocasio-Cortez to Reintroduce the Green New Deal Resolution
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| April 19, 2021
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Durbin, Warnock, Bustos Introduce Bill To Invest In American Workforce
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 16, 2021
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Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| April 16, 2021
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Rep. Mike Levin Introduces Bipartisan Bill with Ranking Member Mike Bost to Improve Veterans' Job Training and Education Benefits
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Rep. Mike Bost, ...
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| April 15, 2021
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Paycheck Fairness Act
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| April 15, 2021
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Rep. Casten Votes to Secure Equal Pay for Women, Help Close Gender Wage Gap
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| April 15, 2021
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Congressman García Votes to End Gender Wage Discrimination
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Rep. Chuy Garcia
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| April 15, 2021
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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Hails The Passage Of The Paycheck Fairness Act, Which He Cosponsored
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| April 12, 2021
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Letter to President Joseph Biden - Cotton, Colleagues Ask President Biden to Support Funding for Increased U.S. Semiconductor Production
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| April 1, 2021
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Foster Statement on the American Jobs Plan
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Rep. Bill Foster
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| March 31, 2021
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Duckworth Joins Hirono in Reintroducing Impact Aid Bill to Fund School Infrastructure Projects
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| March 30, 2021
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Tweet - "Gun violence is a public health crisis and we must respond with urgency. Today I joined @senvillivalam, @senatorjacqui, @SenatorHunter, @LamontJRobinson, and other community leaders in Chicago to call for action at the federal & state levels to address this crisis."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 30, 2021
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Letter to Honorable Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States and Honorable Kamala D. Harris, Vice President of the United States - Dingell, Pressley, Lamb, Jayapal Lead Call for Historic Investment in Home and Community-Based Services in Recovery Package
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| March 29, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Sethuraman Panchanathan, Director of the National Science Foundation - Van Hollen, Brown, Klobuchar Request Support for Women in Research Workforce
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 25, 2021
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Equal Pay Day
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 24, 2021
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Tweet - "Our nation is built on some fundamental ideas--like fairness. But there are millions of women across the U.S. today who are doing the same job as men & being paid less. On #EqualPayDay, I stand with women across the country in calling for equal pay for equal work."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 24, 2021
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Letter to Labor Secretary Walsh - Democrats Outline Unemployment Insurance Technology Priorities for American Rescue Plan Funds
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 22, 2021
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Duckworth Votes to Confirm Marty Walsh as Labor Secretary
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| March 19, 2021
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Underwood-Backed American Dream and Promise Act Passes the House
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| March 18, 2021
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Duckworth, Cornyn Re-Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Allow Servicemembers Time to Grieve Deceased Children
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| March 17, 2021
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The Working Families Flexibility Act
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Rep. Mary Miller
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| March 16, 2021
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Rep. LaHood Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Workforce Development and Trucking Industry
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Rep. Darin LaHood
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| March 11, 2021
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Durbin, Cortez Masto Introduce Legislation To Allow Dreamers To Work In Congress
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 9, 2021
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Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021
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Rep. Chuy Garcia
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| March 9, 2021
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Bringing America Back to Normal with American Rescue Plan
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| March 9, 2021
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Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021
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Rep. Mary Miller
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| March 9, 2021
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Congressman García Votes to Support Passage of Landmark Pro-Workers Bill
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Rep. Chuy Garcia
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| March 6, 2021
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Tweet - "Proud that provisions from my Strengthening America's Health Care Readiness Act will be included in the American Rescue Plan, providing a historic $1B investment in our pipeline of doctors, nurses & other health heroes to address health disparities & workforce shortages."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 5, 2021
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Tweet - "Just voted in favor of @SenSanders' proposal to increase the federal minimum wage to $15 by 2025. This increase is long overdue and this fight is far from over. I won't stop until we get to $15."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 5, 2021
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Durbin Announced Inclusion Of His Provisions To Address Health Care Disparities & Workforce Shortages In American Rescue Plan
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 3, 2021
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Durbin Statement On 100% COBRA Subsidy Included In Senate Version Of The American Rescue Plan
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 3, 2021
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Letter to Honorable Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Grassley, Durbin To DHS: Implement H-1B Visa Program
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 3, 2021
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Tweet - "Nearly one year ago, @chicagolabor asked me to help laid-off workers keep their employer health insurance plans. So proud that we could work together to include full COBRA coverage in the final draft of the American Rescue Plan. Millions of families will benefit as a result."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 3, 2021
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Klobuchar, Duckworth, Colleagues Introduce "Marshall Plan for Moms" Resolution to Support Mothers in the American Workforce
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| March 3, 2021
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Tweet - "Senator @ChuckGrassley and I are calling on DHS to expeditiously implement an agency rule to reform the allocation of new H-1B visas to help protect American workers from displacement and migrant workers from exploitation."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 1, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States, and Kamala Harris, Vice President of the United States - Release: Progressives Urge Biden Administration to Overrule Senate Parliamentarian
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| Feb. 25, 2021
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Duckworth, Maloney & Blumenthal Re-Introduce Bill to Create Compensation Fund for Essential Workers
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Feb. 25, 2021
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Letter to Speaer Pelosi, Leader Hoyer, and Whip Clayton - Led by Golden and Levin, 110 Lawmakers Push for Quick Action to Protect the Right to Organize
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| Feb. 25, 2021
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LaHood, Bipartisan Group Introduce Legislation to Encourage Investment in Innovation
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Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
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| Feb. 24, 2021
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Tweet - "A $15 federal minimum wage is long overdue. Illinois is already leading the way to $15 an hour by 2025. It's time for the federal government to catch up."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 23, 2021
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Letter to President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris - DeLauro, Pressley, Colleagues Urge President Biden to Include Robust Paid Leave Protections in Next COVID Relief Package
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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| Feb. 19, 2021
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Tweet - "This #NationalCaregiversDay, I'm committed to helping our caregivers succeed & will always support policies such as overtime pay protections, paid sick days, workplace safety improvements, and worker training programs to lift them up."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 19, 2021
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Tweet - "Spoke with Illinois @AFGENational members today. I'm committed to ensuring that federal employee collective bargaining rights are protected and expanded--and that hardworking federal employees continue to have a seat at the negotiating table with our agencies."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 19, 2021
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Tweet - "We can stand up for laid off workers during this pandemic by providing federal assistance for COBRA so they can remain on their employer health plans at no cost during this national public health crisis. Good to speak with @AFLCIO today on this and the American Rescue Plan."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 18, 2021
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Congressman Krishnamoorthi Hails President Biden's Support For Provision He's Spearheaded To Eliminate Country-Based Discrimination For Employment-Based Green Cards
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Feb. 11, 2021
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Schneider, Mckinley Introduce Bill to Address Ppe Shortages, Boost Production in America
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| Feb. 10, 2021
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Congresswoman Mary Miller on Metropolis Honeywell Plant
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Rep. Mary Miller
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| Feb. 9, 2021
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Sen. Smith, Durbin, Rep. Schneider Introduce Bill to Help State, Local Governments Provide Paid Leave to Employees During Pandemic
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Feb. 9, 2021
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Durbin, Schneider Introduce Bill To Help State And Local Governments Provide Paid Leave To Employees During Pandemic
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| Feb. 8, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Brian Deese, Director of the National Economic Council - Duckworth, Durbin Join Klobuchar, Democratic Colleagues to Express Urgency in Working with Biden Administration to Support Efforts to Help Women Return to The Workforce
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Feb. 8, 2021
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Durbin Discusses Supporting Caregivers With NDWA And SEIU
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 6, 2021
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Tweet - "Proud to support @PattyMurray's #PROAct. I grew up in a union household, so I understand how important the right to organize is for working families across America. Stronger unions mean a stronger and fairer economy for us all."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 4, 2021
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Schneider Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Support Retailers Struggling During the Pandemic
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| Feb. 3, 2021
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Letter to Mr. Brian Deese, Director of The National Economic Council - Brown Joins Colleagues in Urging Biden Administration to Support Efforts to Help Women Return to The Workforce
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Feb. 2, 2021
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Durbin Discusses Supporting Workers With Secretary Of Labor Nominee Marty Walsh
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 2, 2021
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Tweet - "Spoke with @MartyJWalsh today about his nomination to be Pres. Biden's Secretary of Labor. As a former leader of a labor union, Marty knows what we must do to support American workers amid this unprecedented crisis. He has my full support."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 2, 2021
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Bost Introduces Bill to Help Unemployed Veterans Get Back to Work
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| Feb. 2, 2021
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Axne, Durbin Introduce Legislation to Provide Tax Relief for Unemployed Americans
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Jan. 29, 2021
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Tweet - "Women still make only 82 cents for every dollar paid to men on average--and the gap is even wider for women of color. I have long been a proud supporter of the #PaycheckFairnessAct. We cannot rest until equal pay is a reality."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Jan. 25, 2021
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After Trump's Refusal to Protect Workers During Pandemic, Duckworth & Durbin Applaud President Biden's Move to Create Emergency OSHA Standard to Keep Workers Safe from COVID-19
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Jan. 21, 2021
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Phillips, Crow, Underwood, Panetta, and Colleagues to Introduce Bicameral Health Force, Resilience Force, And Jobs to Fight COVID-19 Act to Combat Public Health and Economic Crises
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Jan. 21, 2021
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Congressman Casten Statement on President Biden Rejoining the Paris Climate Agreement
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| Jan. 21, 2021
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Bost, Davis Issue Joint Statement on President Biden's Keystone Xl Pipeline Executive Order
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| Jan. 11, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Newhouse Leads Call to Protect Agricultural Workers
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| Jan. 11, 2021
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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Introduces The Public Service Appreciation Through Loan Forgiveness Act
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Dec. 21, 2020
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Congressional Bipartisan Solar Caucus Applauds Clean Energy Inclusion In Omnibus Spending Bill
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Dec. 21, 2020
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Foster Statement on Bipartisan COVID Relief Package
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Rep. Bill Foster
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| Dec. 18, 2020
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Gao Issues Report Evaluating Effectiveness of "Move Over" Laws to Protect First Responders in Response to Push from Duckworth, Durbin, Fischer & Bustos
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Dec. 8, 2020
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Tweet - "The heroic efforts of our nation's frontline health care workers are inspiring a new generation of medical leaders. We should be doing everything we can to help these aspiring young scientists, doctors, & nurses realize their dreams & enter the health care workforce."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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