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Sept. 6, 2018 Congressman Smith Introduces Legislation to Pay Congressional Interns Rep. Adam Smith
Sept. 5, 2018 Norcross, DeSaulnier, Pocan & Dingell Issue "Future of Work, Wages & Labor" Report & Legislative Action Plan Rep. Donald Norcross
Sept. 5, 2018 Representatives DeSaulnier, Pocan, Norcross, and Dingell Issue "Future of Work, Wages, and Labor" Report and Legislative Action Plan Rep. Mark Pocan, ...
Sept. 5, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the United States Senate, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Minority Leader of the United States Senate - National Capital Regional Delegation Urge Congressional Leadership to Protect Scheduled Federal Employee Pay Raise Rep. Donald Beyer, ...
Sept. 5, 2018 Tweet - "Judge Kavanaugh claims he follows Supreme Court precedent. But in Agri Processor v. NLRB, he ignored a 7-2 Supreme Court decision and bent over backwards to take the side of a company against the workers it abused." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 5, 2018 Washington's Culture of Corruption is Out of Control Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Sept. 4, 2018 The Hill - This Labor Day, Workers are Under Attack from GOP Policies Rep. Mark Pocan, ...
Sept. 3, 2018 Tweet - "On this Labor Day, it's important to remember what's at stake for workers and why we must keep fighting to protect workers' rights and expand the middle class." Sen. Patty Murray
Sept. 3, 2018 Tweet - "Too many workers this #LaborDay are facing threats to their pensions. We're working to change that. #ForThePeople" Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 3, 2018 Cantwell Statement on Labor Day 2018 Sen. Maria Cantwell
Sept. 3, 2018 Smith Statement Honoring Labor Day Rep. Adam Smith
Sept. 3, 2018 Rep Lieu Celebrates the Invaluable Contributions of Labor Advocates on Labor Day Rep. Ted Lieu
Sept. 3, 2018 Tweet - "Earlier this year, I introduced a new bill, the "Workers' Freedom to Negotiate Act" to reform our broken labor laws & help the very workers we celebrate on #LaborDay to earn better wages. This is especially important given the Trump Admin & GOP assault on worker rights & safety." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 3, 2018 Tweet - "President Trump's rolling back much-needed reforms that keep workers safe, freezing pay for federal workers, or limiting the power of public sector unions will do nothing to help the working people in this country and instead only benefit the special interests and wealthiest." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 31, 2018 The Detroit News - Opinion: Tax Reform Works for Michigan Rep. Bill Huizenga, ...
Aug. 31, 2018 Norton Set to Fight Trump's Cancellation of Modest Pay Increase for Nation's Federal Civil Servants Rep. Eleanor Norton
Aug. 31, 2018 Following Senator Collins' Leadership, President Signs Executive Order to Help Strengthen Retirement Security Sen. Susan Collins
Aug. 31, 2018 Foxx, Walberg Statement on Retirement Security Executive Order Rep. Virginia Foxx
Aug. 30, 2018 Beyer Statement on Federal Employee Pay Freeze Rep. Donald Beyer
Aug. 30, 2018 Sen. Coons on President Trump's Decision to Freeze Pay for Federal Workers Sen. Chris Coons
Aug. 30, 2018 Fitzpatrick Supports Federal Worker Pay Raise Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick
Aug. 30, 2018 The Courier Post - Our Booming Labor Crisis: Retirement Security Rep. Donald Norcross
Aug. 30, 2018 Tweet - "Washington state is leading the way in building an economy that works for all, through higher and more fair wages, worker protections, and the right to organize. #BestStatestoWork https://policy-practice.oxfamamerica.org/work/poverty-in-the-us/best-states-to-work/ …" Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 30, 2018 Scott Statement on Trump's Plan to Cut Federal Employee Pay Rep. Bobby Scott
Aug. 29, 2018 Bennet Says Trump Policies Exacerbate Income Inequality Instead of Lifting Up Working Families Sen. Michael Bennet
Aug. 29, 2018 Letter to Dennis Muilenburg, Chairman, President, and CEO of the Boeing Company - Senators Urge Boeing to Respect Workers' Rights to Unionize, Begin Collective Bargaining Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Aug. 28, 2018 Norton Says Federal Court Decision Striking Down Executive Orders Targeting Federal Workers Shows Importance of Courts in Keeping Trump from Overreaching Rep. Eleanor Norton
Aug. 27, 2018 Weekly Update: Our Economy -- Better Off Now Rep. Rob Wittman
Aug. 24, 2018 Rounds: A New School Year Begins for South Dakota Students Sen. Mike Rounds
Aug. 24, 2018 Peters Announces Legislation to Help Communities Attract Workers & Alleviate Student Loan Debt Sen. Gary Peters
Aug. 24, 2018 Murphy Applauds Senate Passage of Critical Federal Investments in Connecticut Manufacturing Jobs Sen. Chris Murphy
Aug. 24, 2018 The Republican Economic Agenda Is Working Sen. John Thune
Aug. 22, 2018 Carper, Coons Commend Bipartisan Passage of Amendment Establishing Firefighter Cancer Registry Act Sen. Chris Coons, ...
Aug. 22, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alexander Acosta, Secretary of Labor - Warren, Colleagues Question Labor Secretary Acosta on Program Removing Wage Theft Penalties Sen. Elizabeth Warren
Aug. 22, 2018 Appropriations Sen. Mitch McConnell
Aug. 22, 2018 Economic Growth Sen. Mitch McConnell
Aug. 21, 2018 Gov. Justice Affordable Clean Energy Rule Is a Big Win for West Virginia Sen. Jim Justice
Aug. 20, 2018 Jacky Rosen Addresses Nevada State AFL-CIO Convention in Reno, Slams Heller's Record Hurting Hardworking Families Sen. Jacky Rosen
Aug. 20, 2018 Murphy Introduces Amendments to Boost Connecticut Manufacturing Jobs & Strengthen National Security Sen. Chris Murphy
Aug. 16, 2018 Cantwell Calls For Commitment To Worker Safety At Hanford Sen. Maria Cantwell
Aug. 16, 2018 Senators Introduce DRIVE-Safe Act to Expand Career Opportunities in Trucking Industry Sen. Todd Young
Aug. 16, 2018 Congresswoman Kelly Speaks Out on Trump Administration Lies Regarding Jobs in the African American Community Rep. Robin Kelly
Aug. 16, 2018 Rep. Austin Scott Lauds Announcement of 1,200 New Jobs at Robins AFB Rep. James Scott
Aug. 14, 2018 The Hill - A New Law Just Built a Bridge Over America's Skills Gap Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Aug. 13, 2018 Tweet - "From workers' rights, to health care, to women's constitutionally protected reproductive rights--there is so much at stake w/ this Supreme Court nom. We should be able to review all of Judge Kavanaugh's documents & record before the Senate moves forward w/ a hearing. Period." Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 13, 2018 Southern Minn - Fighting Fires, Fighting Cancer Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Aug. 10, 2018 Letter to The Honorable Seema Verma, Administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services - Oregon Delegation Calls on Trump Administration to Back Down on Efforts to Restrict Workers' Rights Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Aug. 10, 2018 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview With New York Congressman Hakeem Jeffries Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Aug. 10, 2018 Rosen Responds to Heller Wanting to Abolish the Federal Minimum Wage Sen. Jacky Rosen
Aug. 10, 2018 Ranking Member Scott: By Eliminating Gainful Employment Rule, Trump Administration Once Again Puts Profits Above Students and Taxpayers Rep. Bobby Scott
Aug. 9, 2018 Rep. Joe Wilson Applauds Decrease in Unemployment Claims Rep. Joe Wilson
Aug. 8, 2018 MacArthur, Gottheimer, Pascrell, Lance, Norcross, and Watson Coleman Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Fight for New Jersey's Doctor Training Slots Rep. Donald Norcross, ...
Aug. 7, 2018 Tweet - "Today is #BlackWomensEqualPayDay. Did you know black women make 63¢ for every $1 that a white man makes? Black women need and deserve #EqualPay. We must #DemandMore action for women of color to be equally paid." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 7, 2018 Tweet - "Would you work 7 extra months just to earn the same pay as male co-workers? Black women across the country do. We need to be doing everything we can to achieve #BlackWomensEqualPay" Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 7, 2018 Tweet - "7 months: That's the extra time it takes for black women to earn what white males took home in one year. It's time for #BlackWomensEqualPay now!" Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 6, 2018 Strong Federal Funding for Hawaii Programs to Continue Under Update of Federal Career & Technical Education Programs Sen. Mazie Hirono
Aug. 6, 2018 Letter to Dr. Francis Collins, Director of the National Institutes of Health - Murray, DeLauro Question National Institutes of Health on Efforts to Address Harassment in Research Community Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Aug. 3, 2018 Ranking Member Scott Statement on July Jobs Report Rep. Bobby Scott
Aug. 2, 2018 Wagner, Rubio Announce Conservative Paid Family Leave Legislation Rep. Ann Wagner
Aug. 2, 2018 Rep. Bergman Continues to Deliver for Education and Workforce Development Training Rep. Jack Bergman
Aug. 2, 2018 DeLauro Statement on Republicans' Inadequate Paid Leave Bill Rep. Rosa DeLauro
Aug. 2, 2018 Newsletter: August 2, 2018 Rep. Trent Kelly
Aug. 1, 2018 Murphy Votes to Support Connecticut Manufacturers and Strengthen U.S. National Security Sen. Chris Murphy
Aug. 1, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alexander Acosta, Secretary of Labor and the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Director of the Office of Management and Budget - 47 Democrats Caution DOL About Plans to Weaken Hazardous Work Protections for Young Workers Rep. Alma Adams, ...
Aug. 1, 2018 Velázquez Praises Raise for Public Workers in Puerto Rico Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Aug. 1, 2018 Tweet - "What's the Trump Administration's answer for wage stagnation & growing economic inequality in communities in WA & nationwide? Apparently, more tax cuts for the wealthiest families & corporations that need it least." Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 1, 2018 President Trump Signs Thompson's Career and Technical Education Bill into Law in Oval Office Ceremony Rep. GT Thompson
Aug. 1, 2018 Tax Reform Sen. Mitch McConnell
July 31, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Bob Goodlatte, Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, and the Hon. Jerrold Nadler, Ranking Member - Calls for House Hearing on the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act Rep. Chuck Fleischmann, ...
July 31, 2018 Moolenaar Supports Job Training Legislation Signed Into Law Rep. John Moolenaar
July 31, 2018 Peters Provisions Narrowing Skills Gap Signed into Law Sen. Gary Peters
July 31, 2018 Walberg Applauds Signing of Career and Technical Education Bill into Law Rep. Tim Walberg
July 31, 2018 Trump Signs Provisions From Three Kaine Jobs Bills Into Law Sen. Tim Kaine
July 31, 2018 Klobuchar-Backed Reauthorization of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act Signed Into Law Sen. Amy Klobuchar
July 31, 2018 Cornyn Bill to Ease Burdensome Occupational Licensing Requirements Signed Into Law Sen. John Cornyn
Date Title Politician
Sept. 6, 2018 Congressman Smith Introduces Legislation to Pay Congressional Interns Rep.Adam Smith
Sept. 5, 2018 Norcross, DeSaulnier, Pocan & Dingell Issue "Future of Work, Wages & Labor" Report & Legislative Action Plan Rep.Donald Norcross
Sept. 5, 2018 Representatives DeSaulnier, Pocan, Norcross, and Dingell Issue "Future of Work, Wages, and Labor" Report and Legislative Action Plan Rep.Mark Pocan, ...
Sept. 5, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the United States Senate, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Minority Leader of the United States Senate - National Capital Regional Delegation Urge Congressional Leadership to Protect Scheduled Federal Employee Pay Raise Rep.Donald Beyer, ...
Sept. 5, 2018 Tweet - "Judge Kavanaugh claims he follows Supreme Court precedent. But in Agri Processor v. NLRB, he ignored a 7-2 Supreme Court decision and bent over backwards to take the side of a company against the workers it abused." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 5, 2018 Washington's Culture of Corruption is Out of Control Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Sept. 4, 2018 The Hill - This Labor Day, Workers are Under Attack from GOP Policies Rep.Mark Pocan, ...
Sept. 3, 2018 Tweet - "On this Labor Day, it's important to remember what's at stake for workers and why we must keep fighting to protect workers' rights and expand the middle class." Sen.Patty Murray
Sept. 3, 2018 Tweet - "Too many workers this #LaborDay are facing threats to their pensions. We're working to change that. #ForThePeople" Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 3, 2018 Cantwell Statement on Labor Day 2018 Sen.Maria Cantwell
Sept. 3, 2018 Smith Statement Honoring Labor Day Rep.Adam Smith
Sept. 3, 2018 Rep Lieu Celebrates the Invaluable Contributions of Labor Advocates on Labor Day Rep.Ted Lieu
Sept. 3, 2018 Tweet - "Earlier this year, I introduced a new bill, the "Workers' Freedom to Negotiate Act" to reform our broken labor laws & help the very workers we celebrate on #LaborDay to earn better wages. This is especially important given the Trump Admin & GOP assault on worker rights & safety." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 3, 2018 Tweet - "President Trump's rolling back much-needed reforms that keep workers safe, freezing pay for federal workers, or limiting the power of public sector unions will do nothing to help the working people in this country and instead only benefit the special interests and wealthiest." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 31, 2018 The Detroit News - Opinion: Tax Reform Works for Michigan Rep.Bill Huizenga, ...
Aug. 31, 2018 Norton Set to Fight Trump's Cancellation of Modest Pay Increase for Nation's Federal Civil Servants Rep.Eleanor Norton
Aug. 31, 2018 Following Senator Collins' Leadership, President Signs Executive Order to Help Strengthen Retirement Security Sen.Susan Collins
Aug. 31, 2018 Foxx, Walberg Statement on Retirement Security Executive Order Rep.Virginia Foxx
Aug. 30, 2018 Beyer Statement on Federal Employee Pay Freeze Rep.Donald Beyer
Aug. 30, 2018 Sen. Coons on President Trump's Decision to Freeze Pay for Federal Workers Sen.Chris Coons
Aug. 30, 2018 Fitzpatrick Supports Federal Worker Pay Raise Rep.Brian Fitzpatrick
Aug. 30, 2018 The Courier Post - Our Booming Labor Crisis: Retirement Security Rep.Donald Norcross
Aug. 30, 2018 Tweet - "Washington state is leading the way in building an economy that works for all, through higher and more fair wages, worker protections, and the right to organize. #BestStatestoWork https://policy-practice.oxfamamerica.org/work/poverty-in-the-us/best-states-to-work/ …" Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 30, 2018 Scott Statement on Trump's Plan to Cut Federal Employee Pay Rep.Bobby Scott
Aug. 29, 2018 Bennet Says Trump Policies Exacerbate Income Inequality Instead of Lifting Up Working Families Sen.Michael Bennet
Aug. 29, 2018 Letter to Dennis Muilenburg, Chairman, President, and CEO of the Boeing Company - Senators Urge Boeing to Respect Workers' Rights to Unionize, Begin Collective Bargaining Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Aug. 28, 2018 Norton Says Federal Court Decision Striking Down Executive Orders Targeting Federal Workers Shows Importance of Courts in Keeping Trump from Overreaching Rep.Eleanor Norton
Aug. 27, 2018 Weekly Update: Our Economy -- Better Off Now Rep.Rob Wittman
Aug. 24, 2018 Rounds: A New School Year Begins for South Dakota Students Sen.Mike Rounds
Aug. 24, 2018 Peters Announces Legislation to Help Communities Attract Workers & Alleviate Student Loan Debt Sen.Gary Peters
Aug. 24, 2018 Murphy Applauds Senate Passage of Critical Federal Investments in Connecticut Manufacturing Jobs Sen.Chris Murphy
Aug. 24, 2018 The Republican Economic Agenda Is Working Sen.John Thune
Aug. 22, 2018 Carper, Coons Commend Bipartisan Passage of Amendment Establishing Firefighter Cancer Registry Act Sen.Chris Coons, ...
Aug. 22, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alexander Acosta, Secretary of Labor - Warren, Colleagues Question Labor Secretary Acosta on Program Removing Wage Theft Penalties Sen.Elizabeth Warren
Aug. 22, 2018 Appropriations Sen.Mitch McConnell
Aug. 22, 2018 Economic Growth Sen.Mitch McConnell
Aug. 21, 2018 Gov. Justice Affordable Clean Energy Rule Is a Big Win for West Virginia Sen.Jim Justice
Aug. 20, 2018 Jacky Rosen Addresses Nevada State AFL-CIO Convention in Reno, Slams Heller's Record Hurting Hardworking Families Sen.Jacky Rosen
Aug. 20, 2018 Murphy Introduces Amendments to Boost Connecticut Manufacturing Jobs & Strengthen National Security Sen.Chris Murphy
Aug. 16, 2018 Cantwell Calls For Commitment To Worker Safety At Hanford Sen.Maria Cantwell
Aug. 16, 2018 Senators Introduce DRIVE-Safe Act to Expand Career Opportunities in Trucking Industry Sen.Todd Young
Aug. 16, 2018 Congresswoman Kelly Speaks Out on Trump Administration Lies Regarding Jobs in the African American Community Rep.Robin Kelly
Aug. 16, 2018 Rep. Austin Scott Lauds Announcement of 1,200 New Jobs at Robins AFB Rep.James Scott
Aug. 14, 2018 The Hill - A New Law Just Built a Bridge Over America's Skills Gap Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Aug. 13, 2018 Tweet - "From workers' rights, to health care, to women's constitutionally protected reproductive rights--there is so much at stake w/ this Supreme Court nom. We should be able to review all of Judge Kavanaugh's documents & record before the Senate moves forward w/ a hearing. Period." Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 13, 2018 Southern Minn - Fighting Fires, Fighting Cancer Sen.Amy Klobuchar
Aug. 10, 2018 Letter to The Honorable Seema Verma, Administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services - Oregon Delegation Calls on Trump Administration to Back Down on Efforts to Restrict Workers' Rights Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Aug. 10, 2018 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview With New York Congressman Hakeem Jeffries Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Aug. 10, 2018 Rosen Responds to Heller Wanting to Abolish the Federal Minimum Wage Sen.Jacky Rosen
Aug. 10, 2018 Ranking Member Scott: By Eliminating Gainful Employment Rule, Trump Administration Once Again Puts Profits Above Students and Taxpayers Rep.Bobby Scott
Aug. 9, 2018 Rep. Joe Wilson Applauds Decrease in Unemployment Claims Rep.Joe Wilson
Aug. 8, 2018 MacArthur, Gottheimer, Pascrell, Lance, Norcross, and Watson Coleman Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Fight for New Jersey's Doctor Training Slots Rep.Donald Norcross, ...
Aug. 7, 2018 Tweet - "Today is #BlackWomensEqualPayDay. Did you know black women make 63¢ for every $1 that a white man makes? Black women need and deserve #EqualPay. We must #DemandMore action for women of color to be equally paid." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 7, 2018 Tweet - "Would you work 7 extra months just to earn the same pay as male co-workers? Black women across the country do. We need to be doing everything we can to achieve #BlackWomensEqualPay" Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 7, 2018 Tweet - "7 months: That's the extra time it takes for black women to earn what white males took home in one year. It's time for #BlackWomensEqualPay now!" Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 6, 2018 Strong Federal Funding for Hawaii Programs to Continue Under Update of Federal Career & Technical Education Programs Sen.Mazie Hirono
Aug. 6, 2018 Letter to Dr. Francis Collins, Director of the National Institutes of Health - Murray, DeLauro Question National Institutes of Health on Efforts to Address Harassment in Research Community Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Aug. 3, 2018 Ranking Member Scott Statement on July Jobs Report Rep.Bobby Scott
Aug. 2, 2018 Wagner, Rubio Announce Conservative Paid Family Leave Legislation Rep.Ann Wagner
Aug. 2, 2018 Rep. Bergman Continues to Deliver for Education and Workforce Development Training Rep.Jack Bergman
Aug. 2, 2018 DeLauro Statement on Republicans' Inadequate Paid Leave Bill Rep.Rosa DeLauro
Aug. 2, 2018 Newsletter: August 2, 2018 Rep.Trent Kelly
Aug. 1, 2018 Murphy Votes to Support Connecticut Manufacturers and Strengthen U.S. National Security Sen.Chris Murphy
Aug. 1, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alexander Acosta, Secretary of Labor and the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Director of the Office of Management and Budget - 47 Democrats Caution DOL About Plans to Weaken Hazardous Work Protections for Young Workers Rep.Alma Adams, ...
Aug. 1, 2018 Velázquez Praises Raise for Public Workers in Puerto Rico Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Aug. 1, 2018 Tweet - "What's the Trump Administration's answer for wage stagnation & growing economic inequality in communities in WA & nationwide? Apparently, more tax cuts for the wealthiest families & corporations that need it least." Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 1, 2018 President Trump Signs Thompson's Career and Technical Education Bill into Law in Oval Office Ceremony Rep.GT Thompson
Aug. 1, 2018 Tax Reform Sen.Mitch McConnell
July 31, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Bob Goodlatte, Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, and the Hon. Jerrold Nadler, Ranking Member - Calls for House Hearing on the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act Rep.Chuck Fleischmann, ...
July 31, 2018 Moolenaar Supports Job Training Legislation Signed Into Law Rep.John Moolenaar
July 31, 2018 Peters Provisions Narrowing Skills Gap Signed into Law Sen.Gary Peters
July 31, 2018 Walberg Applauds Signing of Career and Technical Education Bill into Law Rep.Tim Walberg
July 31, 2018 Trump Signs Provisions From Three Kaine Jobs Bills Into Law Sen.Tim Kaine
July 31, 2018 Klobuchar-Backed Reauthorization of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act Signed Into Law Sen.Amy Klobuchar
July 31, 2018 Cornyn Bill to Ease Burdensome Occupational Licensing Requirements Signed Into Law Sen.John Cornyn
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