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Feb. 25, 2021 Tweet - "The Senate parliamentarian's ruling is disappointing; raising the minimum wage would give 27M+ Americans a raise during this devastating economic crisis. House Dems are determined to #FightFor15. This policy will remain in H.R. 1319 and pass tomorrow." Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Feb. 25, 2021 Duckworth, Maloney & Blumenthal Re-Introduce Bill to Create Compensation Fund for Essential Workers Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 25, 2021 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 Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Feb. 25, 2021 Strickland Holds Virtual Town Hall Rep. Marilyn Strickland
Feb. 24, 2021 Letter to President Biden and Vice President Harris - Pressley, DeLauro, Colleagues Urge President Biden to Include Robust Paid Leave Protections in Next COVID Relief Package Rep. Ayanna Pressley
Feb. 24, 2021 Pressley Grills Powell on Need for Federal Job Guarantee to Achieve Full Employment Rep. Ayanna Pressley
Feb. 24, 2021 Tweet - "I started working by bussing tables at the Star Family Restaurant for $1/hour & slowly moved up to cook -- the big leagues for a kid like me-- to earn $6/hour. Businesses in small towns survive on narrow margins. Mandating a $15 minimum wage would put many of them out of business." Sen. John Thune
Feb. 24, 2021 Sen. Rick Scott Slams Biden Proposal to Raise Taxes Sen. Rick Scott
Feb. 24, 2021 Dr. Rand Paul Reintroduces National Right to Work Act Sen. Rand Paul
Feb. 24, 2021 Senator Hawley Announces Blue-Collar Bonus: A Pay Raise for American Workers Sen. Josh Hawley
Feb. 24, 2021 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." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 24, 2021 Congressman Wilson Reintroduces Right to Work Legislation Rep. Joe Wilson
Feb. 24, 2021 Coronavirus Sen. Mitch McConnell
Feb. 24, 2021 Tweet - "I just announced at my weekly press conference that the House will consider the PRO Act the week of March 8, legislation that affirms workers' right to organize and bargain collectively for better pay and benefits. I look forward to it passing with bipartisan support." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 24, 2021 Congressman Gomez Cosponsors the Bicameral U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021 Rep. Jimmy Gomez
Feb. 23, 2021 Tweet - "The so-called "COVID relief" bill (only 10% goes directly to COVID) being pushed through Congress by Dems would raise the minimum wage to $15/hour in all 50 states. This is BAD policy that will cost Americans 1.4 million jobs. Dems must stop pushing these job-killing policies." Sen. John Thune
Feb. 23, 2021 Cotton, Romney Bill to Raise Minimum Wage, Stop Employment of Illegal Immigrants Sen. Tom Cotton, ...
Feb. 23, 2021 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 Rep. Mark Pocan, ...
Feb. 23, 2021 Letter to Hon. Pete Buttigieg, Secretary of Transportation - Schumer, Gillibrand Urge DOT To Implement Local Hire Pilot Program For Highway And Other Infrastructure Projects Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Feb. 23, 2021 Menendez Introduces Bill to Promote Corporate Diversity Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
Feb. 23, 2021 Tweet - "We are working to pass laws that will strengthen our country and help people. Today, I directed our Committee Chairs to start drafting legislation to outcompete China and create new American jobs. There is bipartisan support for these ideas. Let's get them done." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Feb. 23, 2021 Letter to The Hon. Pete Buttigieg, Secretary of The United States Department of Transportation - Schumer, Gillibrand Urge Dot to Implement Local Hire Pilot Program for Highway and Other Infrastructure Projects Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Feb. 23, 2021 Tweet - "Parents want schools open. Students want schools open. The CDC says schools can open. Dr. Fauci says schools can open. But the unions want to keep schools shut down. And that's the only group Biden seems to be listening to. The priority should be the kids. NOT the unions." Rep. Steve Scalise
Feb. 23, 2021 Nomination of Xavier Becerra Sen. Marsha Blackburn
Feb. 23, 2021 Coronavirus Sen. Mitch McConnell
Feb. 23, 2021 Efforts to Modernize and Strengthen Multiemployer Pension Plans Rep. Richard Neal
Feb. 22, 2021 Courtney Re-Introduces Bill To Curb Rising Rates Of Violence Against Health Care And Social Service Workers Amid COVID-19 Rep. Joe Courtney
Feb. 22, 2021 Sens. Jon Ossoff, Rev. Raphael Warnock Push to Strengthen Workers' Right to Organize Sen. Jon Ossoff, ...
Feb. 19, 2021 Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Legislation To Protect Workers' Right To Organize Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Feb. 19, 2021 Congresswoman Stefanik Co-Sponsors Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Rep. Elise Stefanik
Feb. 19, 2021 Letter to Chair and Ranking Member of the Committee on House Administration - Omar and Jayapal Lead Lawmakers in Requesting House Make Interns Permanently Eligible for Telework Rep. Ilhan Omar
Feb. 19, 2021 Cortez Masto's Week in Review: Support for Nevada's Job Seekers Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
Feb. 19, 2021 Cortez Masto Introduces Legislation to Help Job Seekers Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
Feb. 19, 2021 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." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 19, 2021 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." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 19, 2021 Letter to The Hon. Joe Biden, President of The United States - Steil, Grothman Lead Colleagues to Urge President Biden to Protect Jobs for Workers with Cognitive Disabilities Rep. Glenn Grothman, ...
Feb. 19, 2021 Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Legislation to Protect Workers' Right to Organize Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
Feb. 19, 2021 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." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 18, 2021 Gov. Justice issues statement on expansion of West Virginia Toyota plant, bringing 100 new jobs to region Sen. Jim Justice
Feb. 18, 2021 Committee Democrats Introduce Bill to Strengthen Workplace Safety Enforcement Rep. Mark Takano, ...
Feb. 18, 2021 Cortez Masto Hosts Roundtable with Representatives from Nevada's Travel and Tourism Industries Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
Feb. 18, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Hails President Biden's Support For Provision He's Spearheaded To Eliminate Country-Based Discrimination For Employment-Based Green Cards Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 18, 2021 Rosen Holds Virtual Roundtable with Workforce Leaders to Discuss Nevada's Manufacturing Industry Sen. Jacky Rosen
Feb. 18, 2021 Scott Applauds Biden Administration for Reversing Wasteful Irap Executive Order and Supporting Apprenticeship Expansion Rep. Bobby Scott
Feb. 18, 2021 Capito, Manchin Applaud 100 New Jobs at Toyota's Buffalo Plant Sen. Shelley Capito
Feb. 18, 2021 Norton Announces Reintroduction of Bill Giving D.C. Authority to Raise CFO Pay Rep. Eleanor Norton
Feb. 18, 2021 Tweet - "This week's unemployment insurance numbers emphasize the continued economic crisis that families in our country are facing. 13 million Americans are set to lose their emergency UI if Congress doesn't act. That's why Dems are moving swiftly to pass @POTUS' #AmericanRescuePlan." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 17, 2021 Trahan Statement on President Biden's Endorsement of National Apprenticeship Act Rep. Lori Trahan
Feb. 17, 2021 DelBene, Casten Introduce Bill to Provide Greater Relief to Struggling Nonprofits During COVID-19 Rep. Suzan DelBene
Feb. 16, 2021 Bipartisan Group Reintroduce Bill to Strengthen Protections for Pregnant Workers Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Date Title Politician
Feb. 25, 2021 Tweet - "The Senate parliamentarian's ruling is disappointing; raising the minimum wage would give 27M+ Americans a raise during this devastating economic crisis. House Dems are determined to #FightFor15. This policy will remain in H.R. 1319 and pass tomorrow." Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Feb. 25, 2021 Duckworth, Maloney & Blumenthal Re-Introduce Bill to Create Compensation Fund for Essential Workers Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 25, 2021 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 Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Feb. 25, 2021 Strickland Holds Virtual Town Hall Rep.Marilyn Strickland
Feb. 24, 2021 Letter to President Biden and Vice President Harris - Pressley, DeLauro, Colleagues Urge President Biden to Include Robust Paid Leave Protections in Next COVID Relief Package Rep.Ayanna Pressley
Feb. 24, 2021 Pressley Grills Powell on Need for Federal Job Guarantee to Achieve Full Employment Rep.Ayanna Pressley
Feb. 24, 2021 Tweet - "I started working by bussing tables at the Star Family Restaurant for $1/hour & slowly moved up to cook -- the big leagues for a kid like me-- to earn $6/hour. Businesses in small towns survive on narrow margins. Mandating a $15 minimum wage would put many of them out of business." Sen.John Thune
Feb. 24, 2021 Sen. Rick Scott Slams Biden Proposal to Raise Taxes Sen.Rick Scott
Feb. 24, 2021 Dr. Rand Paul Reintroduces National Right to Work Act Sen.Rand Paul
Feb. 24, 2021 Senator Hawley Announces Blue-Collar Bonus: A Pay Raise for American Workers Sen.Josh Hawley
Feb. 24, 2021 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." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 24, 2021 Congressman Wilson Reintroduces Right to Work Legislation Rep.Joe Wilson
Feb. 24, 2021 Coronavirus Sen.Mitch McConnell
Feb. 24, 2021 Tweet - "I just announced at my weekly press conference that the House will consider the PRO Act the week of March 8, legislation that affirms workers' right to organize and bargain collectively for better pay and benefits. I look forward to it passing with bipartisan support." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 24, 2021 Congressman Gomez Cosponsors the Bicameral U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021 Rep.Jimmy Gomez
Feb. 23, 2021 Tweet - "The so-called "COVID relief" bill (only 10% goes directly to COVID) being pushed through Congress by Dems would raise the minimum wage to $15/hour in all 50 states. This is BAD policy that will cost Americans 1.4 million jobs. Dems must stop pushing these job-killing policies." Sen.John Thune
Feb. 23, 2021 Cotton, Romney Bill to Raise Minimum Wage, Stop Employment of Illegal Immigrants Sen.Tom Cotton, ...
Feb. 23, 2021 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 Rep.Mark Pocan, ...
Feb. 23, 2021 Letter to Hon. Pete Buttigieg, Secretary of Transportation - Schumer, Gillibrand Urge DOT To Implement Local Hire Pilot Program For Highway And Other Infrastructure Projects Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Feb. 23, 2021 Menendez Introduces Bill to Promote Corporate Diversity Rep.Gregory Meeks, ...
Feb. 23, 2021 Tweet - "We are working to pass laws that will strengthen our country and help people. Today, I directed our Committee Chairs to start drafting legislation to outcompete China and create new American jobs. There is bipartisan support for these ideas. Let's get them done." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Feb. 23, 2021 Letter to The Hon. Pete Buttigieg, Secretary of The United States Department of Transportation - Schumer, Gillibrand Urge Dot to Implement Local Hire Pilot Program for Highway and Other Infrastructure Projects Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Feb. 23, 2021 Tweet - "Parents want schools open. Students want schools open. The CDC says schools can open. Dr. Fauci says schools can open. But the unions want to keep schools shut down. And that's the only group Biden seems to be listening to. The priority should be the kids. NOT the unions." Rep.Steve Scalise
Feb. 23, 2021 Nomination of Xavier Becerra Sen.Marsha Blackburn
Feb. 23, 2021 Coronavirus Sen.Mitch McConnell
Feb. 23, 2021 Efforts to Modernize and Strengthen Multiemployer Pension Plans Rep.Richard Neal
Feb. 22, 2021 Courtney Re-Introduces Bill To Curb Rising Rates Of Violence Against Health Care And Social Service Workers Amid COVID-19 Rep.Joe Courtney
Feb. 22, 2021 Sens. Jon Ossoff, Rev. Raphael Warnock Push to Strengthen Workers' Right to Organize Sen.Jon Ossoff, ...
Feb. 19, 2021 Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Legislation To Protect Workers' Right To Organize Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Feb. 19, 2021 Congresswoman Stefanik Co-Sponsors Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Rep.Elise Stefanik
Feb. 19, 2021 Letter to Chair and Ranking Member of the Committee on House Administration - Omar and Jayapal Lead Lawmakers in Requesting House Make Interns Permanently Eligible for Telework Rep.Ilhan Omar
Feb. 19, 2021 Cortez Masto's Week in Review: Support for Nevada's Job Seekers Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto
Feb. 19, 2021 Cortez Masto Introduces Legislation to Help Job Seekers Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto
Feb. 19, 2021 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." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 19, 2021 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." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 19, 2021 Letter to The Hon. Joe Biden, President of The United States - Steil, Grothman Lead Colleagues to Urge President Biden to Protect Jobs for Workers with Cognitive Disabilities Rep.Glenn Grothman, ...
Feb. 19, 2021 Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Legislation to Protect Workers' Right to Organize Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
Feb. 19, 2021 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." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 18, 2021 Gov. Justice issues statement on expansion of West Virginia Toyota plant, bringing 100 new jobs to region Sen.Jim Justice
Feb. 18, 2021 Committee Democrats Introduce Bill to Strengthen Workplace Safety Enforcement Rep.Mark Takano, ...
Feb. 18, 2021 Cortez Masto Hosts Roundtable with Representatives from Nevada's Travel and Tourism Industries Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto
Feb. 18, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Hails President Biden's Support For Provision He's Spearheaded To Eliminate Country-Based Discrimination For Employment-Based Green Cards Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 18, 2021 Rosen Holds Virtual Roundtable with Workforce Leaders to Discuss Nevada's Manufacturing Industry Sen.Jacky Rosen
Feb. 18, 2021 Scott Applauds Biden Administration for Reversing Wasteful Irap Executive Order and Supporting Apprenticeship Expansion Rep.Bobby Scott
Feb. 18, 2021 Capito, Manchin Applaud 100 New Jobs at Toyota's Buffalo Plant Sen.Shelley Capito
Feb. 18, 2021 Norton Announces Reintroduction of Bill Giving D.C. Authority to Raise CFO Pay Rep.Eleanor Norton
Feb. 18, 2021 Tweet - "This week's unemployment insurance numbers emphasize the continued economic crisis that families in our country are facing. 13 million Americans are set to lose their emergency UI if Congress doesn't act. That's why Dems are moving swiftly to pass @POTUS' #AmericanRescuePlan." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 17, 2021 Trahan Statement on President Biden's Endorsement of National Apprenticeship Act Rep.Lori Trahan
Feb. 17, 2021 DelBene, Casten Introduce Bill to Provide Greater Relief to Struggling Nonprofits During COVID-19 Rep.Suzan DelBene
Feb. 16, 2021 Bipartisan Group Reintroduce Bill to Strengthen Protections for Pregnant Workers Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
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