| Oct. 15, 2019
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Bost Announces Marion Infrastructure Investment
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| Oct. 15, 2019
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Foster Introduces Bipartisan Public Service Loan Forgiveness Legislation
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| Oct. 11, 2019
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Bost Announces Southern Illinois Delta Regional Authority Investments
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| Oct. 10, 2019
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Letter to Doug Parker, CEO of American Airlines Group - Concerns over Outsourcing Jobs Abroad
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Rep. Chuy Garcia
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| Oct. 4, 2019
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Foster, Johnson Introduce Legislation to Keep STEM Graduates in America
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| Oct. 4, 2019
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Letter to Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of Labor, U.S. Department of Labor - Raskin Opposes Department Of Labor's Proposed Rule Allowing Discrimination In Hiring Practices
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| Oct. 2, 2019
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Letter to Hon. Janet Dhillon, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission - 50+ Members Oppose Trump Admin. Decision To Stop Pay Data Collection
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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| Oct. 2, 2019
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Tweet - "This week I visited @LCTechCampus in Grayslake to learn more about their vocational programs. They offer more than 20 programs ranging from culinary arts to laser technology, for the nearly 1,600 high school students throughout Lake and McHenry counties."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 26, 2019
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100th Anniversary of Ada S. Mckinley Community Services
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 24, 2019
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Durbin Meets With Illinois Manufacturing Association To Discuss Trade And Workforce Development
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 10, 2019
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Raising Awareness of Damage Done By Mandatory Arbitration and Supporting the Fair Act
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| Sept. 5, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker United States House of Representatives, the Hon. Nita Lowey, Chairwoman House Committee on Appropriations, and the Hon. Mike Quigley, Chairman Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government - Raskin Leads 217 Members in Supporting Federal Workers' Collective Bargaining Rights
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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| Sept. 2, 2019
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Tweet - "On Labor Day, we should take a moment during our holiday celebrations to honor the legacy of the American workers who came before us. With grit and determination, they built a safer and more equitable workplace for all. Happy Labor Day!"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 27, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Patrick Pizzella, Acting Secretary, Department of Labor - U.S. Senator Tina Smith, Democratic Colleagues Fight for Nation's Registered Apprenticeship Program
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Aug. 26, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Adele Gagliardi, Admin. of the U.S. Dept. of Labor's Office of Policy Development and Research - Over 125 House Democrats to DOL: Changes to Apprenticeship System Violate the Law
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| Aug. 26, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Patrick Pizzella, Acting Secretary of the Department of Labor - Harris, Feinstein, Colleagues Oppose Labor Department Proposal to Create Duplicative, Lower-Quality Unregistered Apprenticeships
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Aug. 22, 2019
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Tweet - "#BlackWomensEqualPayDay is a reminder that we still haven't achieved #PaycheckFairness and closed the wage gap, especially for women of color. I'm proud to cosponsor the Paycheck Fairness Act and will keep fighting to achieve equal pay for all."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 20, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Cheryl Stanton, Admin for the U.S. Dept. of Labor's Wage and Hour Division - Castro, Grijalva Call for Department of Labor to Resume Visa Certification Process for Abused Workers and Trafficking Victims
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| Aug. 1, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Charles Rock, Commander of the U.S. Navy Region Mid-Atlantic - Scanlon Leads Bipartisan Letter in Support of Alternative Work Schedules for Federal Firefighters
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| Aug. 1, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Durbin, Duckworth Urge VA Secretary To End Anti-Worker, Anti-Union Negotiation Tactics
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| July 31, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Urges VA Secretary to End Anti-Worker, Anti-Union Tactics
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| July 26, 2019
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Duckworth, Durbin Help Reintroduce Butch Lewis Act to Protect Worker Pensions
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| July 25, 2019
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On the Eve of ADA Anniversary, Langevin Introduces Legislation to Help More Small Businesses Become Accessible
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| July 25, 2019
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McEachin & Langevin Re-Introduce Legislation to Strengthen the Landmark ADA Civil Rights Law & Help More Small Businesses Become Accessible
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| July 23, 2019
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Letter to Andrew M. Saul, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Van Hollen, Cardin Lead Full Democratic Caucus in Urging Social Security Administrator to Respect Employees and Their Unions
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| July 18, 2019
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Raise the Wage Act
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Rep. Danny Davis
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| July 17, 2019
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Tweet - "In the real world, @HouseDemocrats have passed bills to: Protect pre-existing conditions Ensure paycheck fairness Require universal background checks Combat climate change And much more But under Sen. McConnell, the GOP has turned the Senate into a legislative graveyard."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 17, 2019
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Cortez Masto joins women senators to introduce Equal Pay Bill for all U.S. national teams
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| July 16, 2019
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Sanders and Omar Lead Group of Dozen Lawmakers Calling for Investigation of Amazon Workplace Abuse
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| July 10, 2019
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Congresswoman Kelly Introduces Women and Minority Equity Investment Act
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Rep. Robin Kelly
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| June 26, 2019
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Cortez Masto Cosponsors Legislation to Strengthen Rights of Public Sector Workers to Join Unions, Bargain Collectively
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| June 26, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Acosta, Secretary of Labor - Scott, Adams, and Kennedy and Over 40 House Democrats Call on Secretary Acosta to Abandon Joint Employment Proposal
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| June 26, 2019
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Van Hollen, Senate Colleagues Criticize Dol Proposal to Narrow Definition of "Joint-Employer" Under Fair Labor Standards Act
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| June 26, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Alexander Acosta, Secretary of Labor - Warren, Colleagues Criticize DOL Proposal to Narrow Definition of "Joint-Employer" Under Fair Labor Standards Act
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| June 25, 2019
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Schneider Co-Sponsors Protecting the Right to Organize Act
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| June 21, 2019
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Reps. Cleaver, Butterfield, Kelly, Lee, Watson Coleman Seek Answers From Big Tech on Legal Diversity
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| June 18, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Margaret Weichert - Duckworth, Langevin Lead Colleagues In Asking Trump Administration For Information on Hiring Targets, Retention Rates of Federal Employees With Disabilities
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| June 17, 2019
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Tweet - "Yesterday marked the longest period in U.S. history -- 10 years -- since Congress has increased the federal minimum wage. Nobody can live on $7.25 an hour. It's time for Congress to #RaiseTheWage."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 11, 2019
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Letter to Steve Easterbrook, Chief Executive Order of McDonald's Corporation - Duckworth, Blumenthal, Brown, Harris, Klobuchar, Sanders, Van Hollen & Warren Demand McDonald's Improve Sexual Harassment Policies at Locations Across the Country
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| June 10, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs - Norcross, Brown Lead Bipartisan Letter Pushing Back Against Department Of Veterans Affairs' Union-Busting Efforts
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| June 10, 2019
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Tweet - "It's unacceptable that 56 years have passed since the passage of the Equal Pay Act and we're still struggling to close the wage gap. #MomsEqualPayDay is a reminder that Congress needs to pass the #PaycheckFairness Act to address this problem and help working mothers."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 7, 2019
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Klobuchar Introduces Legislation to Help International Students Pursuing STEM Careers in the United States
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| June 6, 2019
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Crapo, Duckworth Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Maintain a Long-Term Qualified Workforce at National Labs
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| June 5, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Department of Veteran Affairs - Rep. Tulsi Gabbard: Protect VA Benefits for Veterans Employed in State-Legalized Cannabis Industry
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| June 5, 2019
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Schneider Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Professional Development Opportunities for Teachers
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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| May 22, 2019
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Pocan and Schakowsky Lead More than 70 Members of Congress in Calling on Boeing to Release Information on Anti-Union Activity
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| May 21, 2019
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Letter to Secretary Acosta, Secretary of Labor - Brown, Sanders, Murray Lead 20 Senators In Urging Labor Dept To Withdraw Proposed Rule That Would Deny Millions Of Workers Overtime Pay They Have Earned
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| May 21, 2019
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Tweet - "A job can make the difference between a safe & successful life, and one that takes a turn towards violence & crime. @SenDuckworth, @RepRobinKelly, and I reintroduced bills to increase federal resources for communities looking to provide employment opportunities for their youth."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 20, 2019
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Durbin, Kelly, Duckworth Introduce Legislation To Address Youth Unemployment In High Poverty Areas
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| May 8, 2019
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Executive Calendar
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 7, 2019
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Duckworth at COVID-19 Hearing: Why Isn't Cares Act Funding Being Used to Protect Airline Maintenance Workers?
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| May 3, 2019
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Representatives García, Grijalva, Costa, Schakowsky and 43 More Call on Social Security to Suspend Practice that Disproportionately Targets Immigrants
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Rep. Chuy Garcia
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| May 3, 2019
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Schakowsky Leads Letter to SSA Demanding the Abandonment of Anti-Union Policies
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| May 3, 2019
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Tweet - "In August, I sent a letter opposing a new rule denying #homecare workers the choice to join together in strong unions and their ability to spend their wages the way they choose."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 3, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. David Pekoske, Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration - Homeland Security Democrats Urge TSA to Continue to Allow Collective Bargaining for its Frontline Workforce
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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| May 3, 2019
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Tweet - "OPM's new proposed rule would disqualify people who deserve an equal shot at federal employment opportunities. The Trump Administration shouldn't undercut bipartisan #cjreform efforts:"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 1, 2019
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Climate Action Now Act
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| April 24, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Margaret Weichert, Acting Director of the Office of Personnel Management - Durbin, Grassley, Booker, Lee Oppose Proposed Hiring Requirement That Undermines Criminal Justice Reform
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 24, 2019
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Tweet - "April is #secondchancemonth--a time to break down barriers to employment that harm people, families, and communities. This OPM proposal is a step backwards."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 23, 2019
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Congressmen Krishnamoorthi And Steil Announce Middle Class Jobs Caucus Priorities
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| April 17, 2019
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Letter to Sen. Roy Blunt, Chair of the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Sub-Committee of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Sen. Patty Murray, Ranking Member of the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Sub-Committee of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Van Hollen, Senators Call on Subcommittee Chairman to Secure Funding for Job Training for Older Americans
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 10, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security and the Hon. Alex Acosta, Secretary of Labor - Senators Raise Concerns Over H-2B Visa Abuses That Enable Exploitation
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 10, 2019
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Durbin, Duckworth Join Colleagues To Introduce Sweeping Legislation To Address Harassment In The Workplace
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 10, 2019
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Tweet - "No matter your age, race, occupation, religion, or sexuality, you should be treated with respect and dignity in the workplace. But for too long & for too many people, this hasn't been the case."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 9, 2019
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Duckworth, Durbin Help Re-Introduce Bill Allowing Workers to Receive Paid Sick Days
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 9, 2019
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Building on Reemployment Improvements to Deliver Good Employment for Workers Act
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Rep. Darin LaHood
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| April 3, 2019
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Menendez, Booker and Colleagues Introduce Bill to Lift Ban on DREAMers Working for Congress
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 2, 2019
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House Committee Unanimously Passes Murphy Bill to Help Move Unemployed Americans to Good-Paying Jobs
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Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
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| April 2, 2019
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Tweet - "In Illinois, for every $1 men make, women make 78 cents. It's on all of us, especially lawmakers and employers, to close the gender and racial #paygap. #EqualPayDay"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 2, 2019
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Congresswoman Schakowsky Statement on Equal Pay Day
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| March 27, 2019
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Paycheck Fairness Act
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| March 13, 2019
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Letter to Doug McMillon, Walmart, CEO - Support Workers with Disabilities
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| March 5, 2019
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Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation Introduced to Combat Workplace Harassment, and Increasing Transparency and Accountability
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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| Feb. 16, 2019
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Rep. Danny K. Davis: Why I am a Co-sponsor of The Raise The Wage Act
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Rep. Danny Davis
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| Feb. 14, 2019
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Tweet - "A big step forward for Illinois workers today as the General Assembly just approved a $15 minimum wage. Nobody who gets up every morning and does their job should have to live in poverty in America. They deserve a raise. #RaiseTheWage"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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