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July 18, 2019
Tweet - "House Dems will pass the #RaiseTheWageAct today #ForThePeople. Every single hardworking American should earn a living wage. Corporate profits are through the roof. Isn't it time everyday Americans receive a raise?"
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
July 18, 2019
Tonko Votes to Increase Worker Paychecks
Rep. Paul Tonko
July 18, 2019
Raise the Wage Act
Rep. Nydia Velázquez
July 17, 2019
Cortez Masto joins women senators to introduce Equal Pay Bill for all U.S. national teams
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 16, 2019
Sanders and Omar Lead Group of Dozen Lawmakers Calling for Investigation of Amazon Workplace Abuse
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
July 15, 2019
Tweet - "House Dems promised to INCREASE PAY for everyday Americans. So we will pass legislation this week to raise America's minimum wage to $15 per hour. They fight for the privileged few. We fight #ForThePeople."
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
July 12, 2019
Meeks' Corporate Diversity Bill Passes HFS Committee
Rep. Gregory Meeks
June 26, 2019
Cortez Masto Cosponsors Legislation to Strengthen Rights of Public Sector Workers to Join Unions, Bargain Collectively
Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
June 26, 2019
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
Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
June 26, 2019
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
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 26, 2019
Van Hollen, Senate Colleagues Criticize Dol Proposal to Narrow Definition of "Joint-Employer" Under Fair Labor Standards Act
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 18, 2019
Tweet - "The 116th Congress just made history. It's not good. The last time we raised the federal minimum wage was 10 years ago. 10. Years. Ago. That's the longest we've gone without raising the federal minimum wage since FDR was president. Time for Congress to act. Now. #RaiseTheWage"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
June 10, 2019
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
Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
May 29, 2019
Stefanik Introduces Bipartisan Classroom to Careers Act
Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
May 22, 2019
Pocan and Schakowsky Lead More than 70 Members of Congress in Calling on Boeing to Release Information on Anti-Union Activity
Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
May 21, 2019
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
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 17, 2019
Rep. Adriano Espaillat Votes to Pass Historic Equality Act to End Discrimination Against All LGBTQ Americans
Rep. Adriano Espaillat
May 16, 2019
Hearing of the Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law Subcommittee of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Nadler, Hearing on "Justice Denied: Forced Arbitration and the Erosion of Our Legal System"
Rep. Jerry Nadler
May 15, 2019
Murray, Nadler, Scott Introduce Bill to End Forced Arbitration in the Workplace, To Allow Workers to Band Together to Enforce Their Legal Rights
Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
May 15, 2019
Stefanik Co-Leads The Cyber Ready Workforce Act
Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
May 15, 2019
Nadler, Murray, Scott Introduce Bill to End Forced Arbitration in the Workplace, To Allow Workers to Band Together to Enforce Their Legal Rights
Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
May 14, 2019
McBath, Nadler, Katko, Herrera Beutler, and Scott Reintroduce Bipartisan Pregnant Workers Fairness Act to Protect Pregnant Workers From Workplace Discrimination
Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
May 10, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communication Commission - Van Hollen, Clarke Urge FCC To Support Workforce Diversity, Collect Data on Broadcast Demographics
Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
May 9, 2019
Members of Congress Introduce Improving Training for School Food Service Workers Act
Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
May 3, 2019
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
Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
May 3, 2019
Schakowsky Leads Letter to SSA Demanding the Abandonment of Anti-Union Policies
Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
May 2, 2019
House and Senate Democrats Unveil Landmark Legislation to Protect Workers' Right to Organize
Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
May 1, 2019
REPRESENTATIVE ADRIANO ESPAILLAT RECOGNIZES IMMIGRANT WORKERS ON MAY DAY
Rep. Adriano Espaillat
April 22, 2019
Schumer: Gaping Loophole in Fed Labor Law, Which Allowed "Friendly's" to Skirt Standard Corporate Duty to Upstate Workers--and Then Fire Them with No Notice--must Be Closed; Senator Announces New Legislation to Close This Loophole & Better Protect Central New York Workers
Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 17, 2019
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
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
April 15, 2019
Letter to Chairman Blunt, Chairman of Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and, Related Agencies and Ranking Member Murray, Ranking Member of the Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and, Related Agencies - Gillibrand Announces Her Push To Secure Millions In Funding For Federal Employment And Training Program To Help At-Risk Young Adults Get Jobs
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
April 11, 2019
Tweet - "The way these abrupt closures and sudden firings went down was anything but friendly. Workers deserve advanced notification when they are terminated en masse. That did NOT happen with Friendly's."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 11, 2019
Rice, Thompson, Reed, Pascrell, and Suozzi Introduce Bill to Permanently Extend Work Opportunity Tax Credit
Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
April 10, 2019
Wyden, Booker, Clarke Introduce Bill Requiring Companies To Target Bias In Corporate Algorithms
Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
April 2, 2019
Tweet - "For #EqualPayDay, Senator @PattyMurray asked for the Senate to join together and pass the #PaycheckFairnessAct. Because all women deserve equal pay for equal work. But @SenAlexander objected."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 30, 2019
Tweet - "Income inequality in America has increased dramatically over the last 40 years. The economy is growing, but we have to know if it's reaching middle class, working class, and struggling families. That's why we're taking action:"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 27, 2019
Paycheck Fairness Act
Rep. Jerry Nadler
March 27, 2019
Paycheck Fairness Act
Rep. Elise Stefanik
March 27, 2019
Congressman Joe Morelle Votes to Combat Wage Inequality and Ensure Equal Pay for Equal Work
Rep. Joe Morelle
March 15, 2019
Gillibrand, Toomey Introduce New Bipartisan Legislation To Expand Federal-Work Study Program To Let Students Get A Full-Time Job Experience In Their Field Of Study While In School
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 12, 2019
Gillibrand Statement On New Republican Paid Leave Bill
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
March 5, 2019
Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation Introduced to Combat Workplace Harassment, and Increasing Transparency and Accountability
Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Feb. 28, 2019
Reps. Nadler, Johnson, Cicilline, Scott & Sen. Blumenthal Introduce Legislation to Keep Courthouse Doors Open for Consumers, Workers
Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
Feb. 6, 2019
Menendez, Booker, Harris Fight for Transparency with Legislation to Promote Corporate Diversity
Rep. Gregory Meeks, ...
Jan. 30, 2019
Congressman Joe Morelle Sponsors Legislation Ensuring Equal Pay for Equal Work
Rep. Joe Morelle
Jan. 30, 2019
Evans Named as Vice Chair of Small Business Committee; Will Serve on Subcommittee on Investigations, Oversight and Regulations
Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
Jan. 28, 2019
Letter to Margaret Weichert, Acting Director of the Office of Personnel Management - Wyden, Bipartisan Group of Senators Urge Administration to Pay Federal Workers Affected by the Shutdown Immediately
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Jan. 27, 2019
Letter to President Donald Trump - Schumer Urges President to Get Fed Workers Their Back Pay ASAP--And Figure out Way To Also Pay Those Who Work as Fed Contractors; Also Will Support Legislation to Prevent Future Shutdowns
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 20, 2019
On 30th Day of Government Shutdown, Schumer Pushes Plan to Protect 800 K Fed Workers & Their Families--thousands in Ny--from Losing Homes, Facing Eviction from Landlords or Falling Behind on Bills; Senator Says New Legislation Would Also Guarantee Protections in Any Future Shutdown
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 17, 2019
Reps. Vargas, Soto, Espaillat, Torres, Garcia, and Napolitano Introduce H.R. 623, DREAMer House Employment Act of 2019
Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
Date
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Politician
July 18, 2019
Tweet - "House Dems will pass the #RaiseTheWageAct today #ForThePeople. Every single hardworking American should earn a living wage. Corporate profits are through the roof. Isn't it time everyday Americans receive a raise?"
Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
July 18, 2019
Tonko Votes to Increase Worker Paychecks
Rep.Paul Tonko
July 18, 2019
Raise the Wage Act
Rep.Nydia Velázquez
July 17, 2019
Cortez Masto joins women senators to introduce Equal Pay Bill for all U.S. national teams
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
July 16, 2019
Sanders and Omar Lead Group of Dozen Lawmakers Calling for Investigation of Amazon Workplace Abuse
Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
July 15, 2019
Tweet - "House Dems promised to INCREASE PAY for everyday Americans. So we will pass legislation this week to raise America's minimum wage to $15 per hour. They fight for the privileged few. We fight #ForThePeople."
Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
July 12, 2019
Meeks' Corporate Diversity Bill Passes HFS Committee
Rep.Gregory Meeks
June 26, 2019
Cortez Masto Cosponsors Legislation to Strengthen Rights of Public Sector Workers to Join Unions, Bargain Collectively
Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
June 26, 2019
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
Rep.Gregory Meeks, ...
June 26, 2019
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
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 26, 2019
Van Hollen, Senate Colleagues Criticize Dol Proposal to Narrow Definition of "Joint-Employer" Under Fair Labor Standards Act
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 18, 2019
Tweet - "The 116th Congress just made history. It's not good. The last time we raised the federal minimum wage was 10 years ago. 10. Years. Ago. That's the longest we've gone without raising the federal minimum wage since FDR was president. Time for Congress to act. Now. #RaiseTheWage"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
June 10, 2019
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
Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
May 29, 2019
Stefanik Introduces Bipartisan Classroom to Careers Act
Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
May 22, 2019
Pocan and Schakowsky Lead More than 70 Members of Congress in Calling on Boeing to Release Information on Anti-Union Activity
Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
May 21, 2019
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
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
May 17, 2019
Rep. Adriano Espaillat Votes to Pass Historic Equality Act to End Discrimination Against All LGBTQ Americans
Rep.Adriano Espaillat
May 16, 2019
Hearing of the Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law Subcommittee of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Nadler, Hearing on "Justice Denied: Forced Arbitration and the Erosion of Our Legal System"
Rep.Jerry Nadler
May 15, 2019
Murray, Nadler, Scott Introduce Bill to End Forced Arbitration in the Workplace, To Allow Workers to Band Together to Enforce Their Legal Rights
Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
May 15, 2019
Stefanik Co-Leads The Cyber Ready Workforce Act
Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
May 15, 2019
Nadler, Murray, Scott Introduce Bill to End Forced Arbitration in the Workplace, To Allow Workers to Band Together to Enforce Their Legal Rights
Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
May 14, 2019
McBath, Nadler, Katko, Herrera Beutler, and Scott Reintroduce Bipartisan Pregnant Workers Fairness Act to Protect Pregnant Workers From Workplace Discrimination
Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
May 10, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communication Commission - Van Hollen, Clarke Urge FCC To Support Workforce Diversity, Collect Data on Broadcast Demographics
Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
May 9, 2019
Members of Congress Introduce Improving Training for School Food Service Workers Act
Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
May 3, 2019
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
Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
May 3, 2019
Schakowsky Leads Letter to SSA Demanding the Abandonment of Anti-Union Policies
Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
May 2, 2019
House and Senate Democrats Unveil Landmark Legislation to Protect Workers' Right to Organize
Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
May 1, 2019
REPRESENTATIVE ADRIANO ESPAILLAT RECOGNIZES IMMIGRANT WORKERS ON MAY DAY
Rep.Adriano Espaillat
April 22, 2019
Schumer: Gaping Loophole in Fed Labor Law, Which Allowed "Friendly's" to Skirt Standard Corporate Duty to Upstate Workers--and Then Fire Them with No Notice--must Be Closed; Senator Announces New Legislation to Close This Loophole & Better Protect Central New York Workers
Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 17, 2019
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
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
April 15, 2019
Letter to Chairman Blunt, Chairman of Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and, Related Agencies and Ranking Member Murray, Ranking Member of the Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and, Related Agencies - Gillibrand Announces Her Push To Secure Millions In Funding For Federal Employment And Training Program To Help At-Risk Young Adults Get Jobs
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
April 11, 2019
Tweet - "The way these abrupt closures and sudden firings went down was anything but friendly. Workers deserve advanced notification when they are terminated en masse. That did NOT happen with Friendly's."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 11, 2019
Rice, Thompson, Reed, Pascrell, and Suozzi Introduce Bill to Permanently Extend Work Opportunity Tax Credit
Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
April 10, 2019
Wyden, Booker, Clarke Introduce Bill Requiring Companies To Target Bias In Corporate Algorithms
Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
April 2, 2019
Tweet - "For #EqualPayDay, Senator @PattyMurray asked for the Senate to join together and pass the #PaycheckFairnessAct. Because all women deserve equal pay for equal work. But @SenAlexander objected."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 30, 2019
Tweet - "Income inequality in America has increased dramatically over the last 40 years. The economy is growing, but we have to know if it's reaching middle class, working class, and struggling families. That's why we're taking action:"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 27, 2019
Paycheck Fairness Act
Rep.Jerry Nadler
March 27, 2019
Paycheck Fairness Act
Rep.Elise Stefanik
March 27, 2019
Congressman Joe Morelle Votes to Combat Wage Inequality and Ensure Equal Pay for Equal Work
Rep.Joe Morelle
March 15, 2019
Gillibrand, Toomey Introduce New Bipartisan Legislation To Expand Federal-Work Study Program To Let Students Get A Full-Time Job Experience In Their Field Of Study While In School
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 12, 2019
Gillibrand Statement On New Republican Paid Leave Bill
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
March 5, 2019
Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation Introduced to Combat Workplace Harassment, and Increasing Transparency and Accountability
Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Feb. 28, 2019
Reps. Nadler, Johnson, Cicilline, Scott & Sen. Blumenthal Introduce Legislation to Keep Courthouse Doors Open for Consumers, Workers
Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
Feb. 6, 2019
Menendez, Booker, Harris Fight for Transparency with Legislation to Promote Corporate Diversity
Rep.Gregory Meeks, ...
Jan. 30, 2019
Congressman Joe Morelle Sponsors Legislation Ensuring Equal Pay for Equal Work
Rep.Joe Morelle
Jan. 30, 2019
Evans Named as Vice Chair of Small Business Committee; Will Serve on Subcommittee on Investigations, Oversight and Regulations
Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
Jan. 28, 2019
Letter to Margaret Weichert, Acting Director of the Office of Personnel Management - Wyden, Bipartisan Group of Senators Urge Administration to Pay Federal Workers Affected by the Shutdown Immediately
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Jan. 27, 2019
Letter to President Donald Trump - Schumer Urges President to Get Fed Workers Their Back Pay ASAP--And Figure out Way To Also Pay Those Who Work as Fed Contractors; Also Will Support Legislation to Prevent Future Shutdowns
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 20, 2019
On 30th Day of Government Shutdown, Schumer Pushes Plan to Protect 800 K Fed Workers & Their Families--thousands in Ny--from Losing Homes, Facing Eviction from Landlords or Falling Behind on Bills; Senator Says New Legislation Would Also Guarantee Protections in Any Future Shutdown
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 17, 2019
Reps. Vargas, Soto, Espaillat, Torres, Garcia, and Napolitano Introduce H.R. 623, DREAMer House Employment Act of 2019
Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
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