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Sept. 19, 2019
Hearing of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Murray, Hearing on the Confirmation of Eugene Scalia
Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 19, 2019
Representatives Pappas, Trahan, Horn, and Finkenauer introduce critical job training legislation
Rep. Chris Pappas, ...
Sept. 19, 2019
Hearing of the Civil Rights and Human Services Subcommittee of the House Education and Labor Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Comer, Hearing on Workplace Nondiscrimination Policies and Priorities
Rep. Jamie Comer
Sept. 18, 2019
CNN "Erin Burnett Out Front" - Transcript: "Interview with Sen. Cory Booker"
Sen. Cory Booker
Sept. 18, 2019
Tweet - "The Senate voted to confirm Robert Destro as Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, & Labor But Destro has vocally opposed the movement for LGBTQ equality Typical of Trump's admin--they nominated someone whose record is opposed to the job's mission Unreal"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 18, 2019
Letter to Acting Secretary Pizzella - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Opposes Labor Department Proposal to Allow Government Funded Discrimination Against LGBTQ People, Women, and More
Sen. Bernie Sanders, ...
Sept. 18, 2019
Tweet - "At my weekly press conference, I told press that the Senate has done nothing to fund the government, so the House will vote on a CR this week to extend government funding through November 21. I'm hopeful we'll reach agreement on the CR and can vote on it on Thursday or Friday."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 18, 2019
Tweet - "America's middle class has a union label on it. I am proud to stand with 50,000 @UAW workers fighting for better and fair wages, health care and job security. Enough of the stonewalling. It's time for @GM to do the right thing. #StandWithUs"
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 17, 2019
MSNBC "The Rachel Maddow Show" - Transcript: "One-on-One with Senator Warren (D-MA)."
Sen. Elizabeth Warren
Sept. 17, 2019
Dingell Stands with UAW Workers on Picket Lines
Rep. Debbie Dingell
Sept. 16, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Patrick Pizzella, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Labor - Foxx, Comer Applaud DOL Rule to Protect Religious Liberty
Rep. Jamie Comer, ...
Sept. 16, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Patrick Pizzella, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Labor - Senator Murray, Democrats Oppose Labor Department Proposal to Allow Government-Funded Discrimination Against LGBTQ People, Women, and More
Sen. Tim Kaine, ...
Sept. 16, 2019
Kaptur Statement on GM Strike
Rep. Marcy Kaptur
Sept. 16, 2019
Rep. Tlaib's Statement on UAW's Nationwide GM Strike
Rep. Rashida Tlaib
Sept. 15, 2019
Fox News "Sunday Morning Features" - Interview with Elissa Slotkin
Sen. Elissa Slotkin
Sept. 13, 2019
Reps. Raskin, Maloney Call on Department of Labor and Trump Administration to Uphold Nondiscrimination Protections for LGBTQ Workers
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 13, 2019
Heinrich's Clean Energy Jobs Act Receives Key Hearing
Sen. Martin Heinrich
Sept. 13, 2019
Tweet - "This is ridiculous. We need equal pay now. It's time for @SenateMajLdr McConnell to stop burying it in his legislative graveyard and put paycheck fairness up for a vote."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 13, 2019
Rep. Courtney Celebrates Groundbreaking On Electric Boat's New Submarine Production Facility In Groton
Rep. Joe Courtney
Sept. 12, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Steve Dickinson, Administrator at the Federal Aviation Administration - Sen. Rick Scott Sends Letter to FAA Administrator Following Security Concern at MIA
Sen. Rick Scott
Sept. 12, 2019
Chairman Scott Statement on EEOC Decision to Abandon Collection of Data on Racial, Gender Pay Gap
Rep. Bobby Scott
Sept. 12, 2019
Norton Blasts Rooney for Introducing Anti-Union Bill Uniquely Targeting D.C. Unions
Rep. Eleanor Norton
Sept. 12, 2019
Fox News "The Ingraham Angle" - Interview with Steve Scalise
Rep. Steve Scalise
Sept. 12, 2019
Sen. Booker, Reps. Watson Coleman and Omar Introduce Bicameral Bill to Create Federal Jobs Guarantee Program
Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, ...
Sept. 12, 2019
Murray: Rushed Hearing on Labor Nominee Next Week Would Undermine Vetting Process
Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 12, 2019
Wyden Unveils Proposal to Fix Broken Tax Code, Equalize Treatment of Wages and Wealth, Protect Social Security
Sen. Ron Wyden
Sept. 12, 2019
Sen. Booker, Reps. Watson Coleman and Omar Introduce Bicameral Bill to Create Federal Jobs Guarantee Program
Sen. Cory Booker
Sept. 12, 2019
Congressional challenge grows, new cohort pledges support for workforce diversity
Rep. Alma Adams
Sept. 11, 2019
Congressman Neguse Helps Pass FAIR Act through the House Judiciary Committee
Rep. Joe Neguse
Sept. 11, 2019
DeLauro Denounces Trump Administration Signaling End to Equal Pay Data Collection
Rep. Rosa DeLauro
Sept. 11, 2019
Cassidy to Block Democrats' Virtue Signaling War on American Energy Jobs
Sen. Bill Cassidy
Sept. 11, 2019
Raskin Sponsors Bill to Stop Wage Theft and Improve Wage Recovery
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 11, 2019
Rep. Budd introduces bill to increase virtual apprenticeships
Sen. Ted Budd
Sept. 11, 2019
Senator Murray Slams Move to Protect Companies Committing Wage Discrimination, Abandon Data Collection at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 10, 2019
Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Nadler, Markup on H.R. 1423, the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act
Rep. Jerry Nadler
Sept. 10, 2019
Norton to Speak at Conference of Minority Transportation Officials, Tomorrow
Rep. Eleanor Norton
Sept. 10, 2019
Raising Awareness of Damage Done By Mandatory Arbitration and Supporting the Fair Act
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Sept. 10, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Patrick Pizzella, Acting Secretary of the DOL - Religious Freedom for Federal Contractors
Rep. Tim Walberg, ...
Sept. 8, 2019
Tweet - "Great Labor Day Parade. Dancing with DC 37 and their great leader, Henry Garrido."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 6, 2019
Pelosi Statement on August Jobs Report
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 6, 2019
Tweet - "America's economy is strong 130,000 jobs added in August Wages up 3.2%--beating expectations Unemployment rate remains low at 3.7%--a near 50 year record Labor force participation rate up to 63.2% as more Americans enter the workforce"
Rep. Steve Scalise
Sept. 6, 2019
Tweet - "The #JobsReport shows America's strong economy continues to produce more jobs and higher wages for workers: 130,000 new jobs 3.2% year-over-year wage increase 3.7% unemployment rate, lowest in 50 years Unemployment rate for African Americans lowest on record"
Sen. John Barrasso
Sept. 6, 2019
Introduction of the Protecting Independent Contractors From Discrimination Act
Rep. Eleanor Norton
Sept. 6, 2019
Hoyer Statement on August Jobs Report
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 5, 2019
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
Rep. Judy Chu, ...
Sept. 4, 2019
Tweet - "The federal minimum wage for tipped restaurant workers is $2.13. Many survive only on Medicaid or Food Stamps. That is unconscionable. House Dems want to increase minimum wage to $15 per hour for everyone. Restaurant workers should not be treated like second class citizens."
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Sept. 4, 2019
Merkley, Democratic Senators Fight to Lower Americans' Energy Bills, Create Jobs, Reduce Carbon Pollution
Sen. Jeff Merkley
Sept. 3, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Hans Vestberg, CEO of Verizon Communications - Lowey, Engel and Bipartisan Group of Members of Congress from New York and New Jersey Call on Verizon to Reinstate FIOS1 News
Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
Sept. 2, 2019
Pelosi Statement on Labor Day
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 2, 2019
Tweet - "On #LaborDay we celebrate American workers who are the backbone of our country. Earlier this year, I introduced the "Protecting the Right to Organize Act' to reform our broken labor laws & help the very workers we celebrate today."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Date
Title
Politician
Sept. 19, 2019
Hearing of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Murray, Hearing on the Confirmation of Eugene Scalia
Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 19, 2019
Representatives Pappas, Trahan, Horn, and Finkenauer introduce critical job training legislation
Rep.Chris Pappas, ...
Sept. 19, 2019
Hearing of the Civil Rights and Human Services Subcommittee of the House Education and Labor Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Comer, Hearing on Workplace Nondiscrimination Policies and Priorities
Rep.Jamie Comer
Sept. 18, 2019
CNN "Erin Burnett Out Front" - Transcript: "Interview with Sen. Cory Booker"
Sen.Cory Booker
Sept. 18, 2019
Tweet - "The Senate voted to confirm Robert Destro as Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, & Labor But Destro has vocally opposed the movement for LGBTQ equality Typical of Trump's admin--they nominated someone whose record is opposed to the job's mission Unreal"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 18, 2019
Letter to Acting Secretary Pizzella - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Opposes Labor Department Proposal to Allow Government Funded Discrimination Against LGBTQ People, Women, and More
Sen.Bernie Sanders, ...
Sept. 18, 2019
Tweet - "At my weekly press conference, I told press that the Senate has done nothing to fund the government, so the House will vote on a CR this week to extend government funding through November 21. I'm hopeful we'll reach agreement on the CR and can vote on it on Thursday or Friday."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 18, 2019
Tweet - "America's middle class has a union label on it. I am proud to stand with 50,000 @UAW workers fighting for better and fair wages, health care and job security. Enough of the stonewalling. It's time for @GM to do the right thing. #StandWithUs"
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 17, 2019
MSNBC "The Rachel Maddow Show" - Transcript: "One-on-One with Senator Warren (D-MA)."
Sen.Elizabeth Warren
Sept. 17, 2019
Dingell Stands with UAW Workers on Picket Lines
Rep.Debbie Dingell
Sept. 16, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Patrick Pizzella, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Labor - Foxx, Comer Applaud DOL Rule to Protect Religious Liberty
Rep.Jamie Comer, ...
Sept. 16, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Patrick Pizzella, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Labor - Senator Murray, Democrats Oppose Labor Department Proposal to Allow Government-Funded Discrimination Against LGBTQ People, Women, and More
Sen.Tim Kaine, ...
Sept. 16, 2019
Kaptur Statement on GM Strike
Rep.Marcy Kaptur
Sept. 16, 2019
Rep. Tlaib's Statement on UAW's Nationwide GM Strike
Rep.Rashida Tlaib
Sept. 15, 2019
Fox News "Sunday Morning Features" - Interview with Elissa Slotkin
Sen.Elissa Slotkin
Sept. 13, 2019
Reps. Raskin, Maloney Call on Department of Labor and Trump Administration to Uphold Nondiscrimination Protections for LGBTQ Workers
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 13, 2019
Heinrich's Clean Energy Jobs Act Receives Key Hearing
Sen.Martin Heinrich
Sept. 13, 2019
Tweet - "This is ridiculous. We need equal pay now. It's time for @SenateMajLdr McConnell to stop burying it in his legislative graveyard and put paycheck fairness up for a vote."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 13, 2019
Rep. Courtney Celebrates Groundbreaking On Electric Boat's New Submarine Production Facility In Groton
Rep.Joe Courtney
Sept. 12, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Steve Dickinson, Administrator at the Federal Aviation Administration - Sen. Rick Scott Sends Letter to FAA Administrator Following Security Concern at MIA
Sen.Rick Scott
Sept. 12, 2019
Chairman Scott Statement on EEOC Decision to Abandon Collection of Data on Racial, Gender Pay Gap
Rep.Bobby Scott
Sept. 12, 2019
Norton Blasts Rooney for Introducing Anti-Union Bill Uniquely Targeting D.C. Unions
Rep.Eleanor Norton
Sept. 12, 2019
Fox News "The Ingraham Angle" - Interview with Steve Scalise
Rep.Steve Scalise
Sept. 12, 2019
Sen. Booker, Reps. Watson Coleman and Omar Introduce Bicameral Bill to Create Federal Jobs Guarantee Program
Rep.Bonnie Watson Coleman, ...
Sept. 12, 2019
Murray: Rushed Hearing on Labor Nominee Next Week Would Undermine Vetting Process
Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 12, 2019
Wyden Unveils Proposal to Fix Broken Tax Code, Equalize Treatment of Wages and Wealth, Protect Social Security
Sen.Ron Wyden
Sept. 12, 2019
Sen. Booker, Reps. Watson Coleman and Omar Introduce Bicameral Bill to Create Federal Jobs Guarantee Program
Sen.Cory Booker
Sept. 12, 2019
Congressional challenge grows, new cohort pledges support for workforce diversity
Rep.Alma Adams
Sept. 11, 2019
Congressman Neguse Helps Pass FAIR Act through the House Judiciary Committee
Rep.Joe Neguse
Sept. 11, 2019
DeLauro Denounces Trump Administration Signaling End to Equal Pay Data Collection
Rep.Rosa DeLauro
Sept. 11, 2019
Cassidy to Block Democrats' Virtue Signaling War on American Energy Jobs
Sen.Bill Cassidy
Sept. 11, 2019
Raskin Sponsors Bill to Stop Wage Theft and Improve Wage Recovery
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 11, 2019
Rep. Budd introduces bill to increase virtual apprenticeships
Sen.Ted Budd
Sept. 11, 2019
Senator Murray Slams Move to Protect Companies Committing Wage Discrimination, Abandon Data Collection at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 10, 2019
Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Nadler, Markup on H.R. 1423, the Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act
Rep.Jerry Nadler
Sept. 10, 2019
Norton to Speak at Conference of Minority Transportation Officials, Tomorrow
Rep.Eleanor Norton
Sept. 10, 2019
Raising Awareness of Damage Done By Mandatory Arbitration and Supporting the Fair Act
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Sept. 10, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Patrick Pizzella, Acting Secretary of the DOL - Religious Freedom for Federal Contractors
Rep.Tim Walberg, ...
Sept. 8, 2019
Tweet - "Great Labor Day Parade. Dancing with DC 37 and their great leader, Henry Garrido."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 6, 2019
Pelosi Statement on August Jobs Report
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 6, 2019
Tweet - "America's economy is strong 130,000 jobs added in August Wages up 3.2%--beating expectations Unemployment rate remains low at 3.7%--a near 50 year record Labor force participation rate up to 63.2% as more Americans enter the workforce"
Rep.Steve Scalise
Sept. 6, 2019
Tweet - "The #JobsReport shows America's strong economy continues to produce more jobs and higher wages for workers: 130,000 new jobs 3.2% year-over-year wage increase 3.7% unemployment rate, lowest in 50 years Unemployment rate for African Americans lowest on record"
Sen.John Barrasso
Sept. 6, 2019
Introduction of the Protecting Independent Contractors From Discrimination Act
Rep.Eleanor Norton
Sept. 6, 2019
Hoyer Statement on August Jobs Report
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 5, 2019
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
Rep.Judy Chu, ...
Sept. 4, 2019
Tweet - "The federal minimum wage for tipped restaurant workers is $2.13. Many survive only on Medicaid or Food Stamps. That is unconscionable. House Dems want to increase minimum wage to $15 per hour for everyone. Restaurant workers should not be treated like second class citizens."
Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Sept. 4, 2019
Merkley, Democratic Senators Fight to Lower Americans' Energy Bills, Create Jobs, Reduce Carbon Pollution
Sen.Jeff Merkley
Sept. 3, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Hans Vestberg, CEO of Verizon Communications - Lowey, Engel and Bipartisan Group of Members of Congress from New York and New Jersey Call on Verizon to Reinstate FIOS1 News
Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
Sept. 2, 2019
Pelosi Statement on Labor Day
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 2, 2019
Tweet - "On #LaborDay we celebrate American workers who are the backbone of our country. Earlier this year, I introduced the "Protecting the Right to Organize Act' to reform our broken labor laws & help the very workers we celebrate today."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
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