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April 1, 2022 Allen, Stefanik, Steel, Letlow Introduce Bill to Validate Workers' Skills Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
April 1, 2022 Tweet - "Amazing job by the worker-led @AmazonLabor in Staten Island. Congrats on the historic victory! And good luck as you move forward to contract." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 30, 2022 Tweet - "I'm so proud to stand with our airport workers!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 29, 2022 Tweet - "So happy to help broker a deal between medallion lender O'Brien-Staley Partners and @NYTWA to bring OSP into the NYC debt deal we won for our taxi workers this past November! This will deliver relief to even more drivers. New York has our cabbies' backs!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 29, 2022 Tweet - "Always honored to work side-by-side with @NYTWA for our cabbies! #UnionPower" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 27, 2022 Tweet - "I rallied today with @NYTWA before they set off to Minnesota to picket outside renegade lender O'Brien-Staley Partners. OSP is refusing to join medallion debt deal we won this November and is harassing drivers. New York is saying loud and clear: We have our cabbies' backs!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 17, 2022 Chairwoman Velázquez Praises Passage of FAIR Act of 2022 Rep. Nydia Velázquez
March 17, 2022 Gillibrand, Colleagues Introduce Job Protection Act To Expand FMLA Coverage To Millions Of Americans Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
March 17, 2022 Trahan, Morelle, Crow Introduce Bill to Increase Workers' Access to Apprenticeship Programs Rep. Joe Morelle, ...
March 17, 2022 Congressman Jason Crow Introduces Bill to Increase Access to Apprenticeship Programs Rep. Joe Morelle, ...
March 4, 2022 Rep. Clarke Joins the Introduction of the Job Protection Act Rep. Yvette Clarke
March 3, 2022 Tweet - "Today, @POTUS will sign the bill we passed to eliminate the awful practice of forcing victims of workplace sexual harassment and assault into arbitration. This will make workplaces safer, hold abusive employers accountable, and ensure survivors' right to seek justice in court." Sen. Chuck Schumer
March 3, 2022 Sen. Smith, Rep. Underwood Introduce New Legislation to Expand FMLA Coverage, Strengthen Worker Protections Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Feb. 24, 2022 Letter to Hon. Kathy Hochul, Governor of New York State - Congresswoman Tenney, NY Colleagues Ask Governor Hochul to Reject Reduced Overtime Wage Threshold for Farm Laborers Rep. Claudia Tenney, ...
Feb. 14, 2022 Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States - Congressman Cohen Leads Letter to Attorney General Garland Seeking Reinstatement of Americans with Disabilities Act Employment Guidance Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
Feb. 11, 2022 Congressman Joe Morelle Announces $1.8 Million in Federal Funding to Combat New York's Opiod Crisis Rep. Joe Morelle
Feb. 8, 2022 Letter to Hon. Rosa DeLauro, Chairwoman House Appropriations Committee, Hon. Patrick Leahy, Chairman Senate Appropriations Committee, Hon. Kay Granger, Ranking Member House Appropriations Committee, and Hon. Richard Shelby, Vice Chairman Senate Appropriations Committee - Representative Adriano Espaillat Leads Congressional Call to Create National Youth Employment Program Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
Jan. 26, 2022 Letter to Doug Phelps, President and Executive Director of The Public Interest Network - Rep. Gomez Urges The Public Interest Network to Engage in Good Faith During Unionization Process Rep. Grace Meng, ...
Jan. 25, 2022 Congressman Joe Morelle Announces Legislation to Provide Tax Deduction for Employees Working from Home During Pandemic Rep. Joe Morelle
Jan. 21, 2022 Letter to Robert E. Rich Jr., Chairman of Rich Products Corporation - Rep. Bass Joins Calls For Jon Donaire Desserts To Engage in Good Faith Negations with BCTGM Local 37 Workers Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
Dec. 29, 2021 Tweet - "Over five million jobs have been created during President Biden's first year. That's more than any other presidency in American history at a similar point in time." Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Dec. 20, 2021 Letter to Andy Jassy, President and CEO of Amazon and Jeffrey Bezos, Executive Chair of Amazon - Brown Demands Answers From Amazon on Labor Practices, Asks Department of Labor to Investigate Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
Dec. 13, 2021 Stefanik, Foxx Introduce the Employer-Directed Skills Act Rep. Elise Stefanik
Dec. 11, 2021 Tweet - "Here's what the infrastructure bill we passed means for New York and this country: Jobs. Jobs. Jobs. More local jobs. More good-paying jobs. More union jobs. Watch me and @BradLander in our virtual town hall:" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 10, 2021 Tweet - "To fight inflation and lower costs, the best thing to do is pass Build Back Better--and it's just what we're working to do While GOP tries to undo measures that fight COVID and help families: We're focused on raising wages, lowering costs, and creating jobs with #BuildBackBetter" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 9, 2021 Tweet - "New York is a union town. And I still stand with UAW Local 2110 Columbia grad student workers @SW_Columbia fighting for better pay, benefits, and working conditions. The Columbia University administration must quickly forge a fair contract for its hard-working grad workers." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 9, 2021 Tweet - "We've added nearly six million jobs this year. That's the most jobs of any president's first year in history." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 9, 2021 Tweet - "Congratulations to @SBWorkersUnited on their groundbreaking effort in solidarity and proving Buffalo is and always will be a union town. Next up: fair contract!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 9, 2021 Tweet - "I believed in you from day one, @SBWorkersUnited . A truly momentous day for the WNY labor community." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 9, 2021 Tweet - "The number of Americans filing for unemployment last week was the smallest since 1969. The American Rescue Plan we passed is driving the strongest jobs recovery in modern history." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 9, 2021 Tweet - "We're the only developed nation without national paid family & medical leave standards for all families We're 1 of only 7 countries in the world to not guarantee paid leave for new moms I'm working hard for national, comprehensive paid family & medical leave in #BuildBackBetter" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 9, 2021 Tweet - "The number of Americans filing for unemployment last week was the smallest since 1969. The American Rescue Plan we passed is driving the strongest jobs recovery in modern history." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 9, 2021 Tweet - "I believed in you from day one, @SBWorkersUnited . A truly momentous day for the WNY labor community." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 8, 2021 Letter to Lee C. Bollinger, Columbia University President - Reps. Espaillat, Nadler, and Meng Lead Letter Urging Columbia University and Student Workers to Ensure Good Faith Bargaining During Negotiations Rep. Adriano Espaillat
Nov. 29, 2021 Tweet - "We secured a historic $15B in the infrastructure bill we passed to remove toxic lead pipes in NY and the US. I stood with @NydiaVelazquez , labor unions, and environmental justice groups to explain how with this $$$ we can GET THE LEAD OUT and create thousands of union jobs." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 18, 2021 Tweet - "Creating jobs, lowering costs, fighting inflation, and keeping more money in people's pockets. We're working to deliver these for American people and families in Build Back Better." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 16, 2021 Tweet - "We kept our eye on the Big Apple with this #InfrastructureBill. And it can be summed up by a four letter word: J-O-B-S. More local jobs. More good-paying jobs. More union jobs." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 15, 2021 Tweet - "WATCH: I delivered food with #LosDeliveristas & @WorkersJusticeP to show the difficult conditions and low pay too many face as app-based delivery workers Today we're starting a push for #DeliveristasHUB in NYC--needed worker-led spaces for the 65000 to charge bikes, organize, eat" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 15, 2021 Tweet - "The bill can be summed up by a four letter word: J-O-B-S. Jobs Jobs And more local jobs More good-paying jobs More union jobs" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 15, 2021 Tweet - "Today's #InfrastructureBill can be summed up by a four letter word: J-O-B-S. More local jobs More good-paying jobs More union jobs" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 15, 2021 Tweet - "Our whole city came together behind @NYTWA and our taxi drivers, and we won. Next up: Winning just conditions for #LosDeliveristas." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 14, 2021 Tweet - "Plug Power heeded my call to make Monroe County the home of its new Hydrogen Fuel Cell Innovation Center. That means nearly 380 new clean energy jobs for Rochester. And the $9.5 billion in the infrastructure bill can help grow these clean energy jobs even more!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 13, 2021 ICYMI: Job Creation Rises Significantly in October Rep. Adriano Espaillat
Nov. 9, 2021 Tweet - "I was so thrilled to celebrate our amazing victory to provide debt relief for cabbies today with the extraordinary @NYTWA , @NYCMayor , @ZohranKMamdani , @NYCComptroller , and so many more. Together, we are fighting for an equitable recovery in New York that lifts ALL communities!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 9, 2021 Tweet - "Here's what the infrastructure bill means for New York: J-O-B-S and billions of $$$ on the way to New York to rebuild and revive our infrastructure." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 8, 2021 Tweet - "The heroic @RichardChow929 is the moral leader of the movement that won debt relief for cabbies. I am honored to have worked with him and taken a ride in his cab." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 7, 2021 Tweet - "Huge thanks to @NYCMayor and the whole City Hall team for your leadership and commitment to finding a just resolution." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 5, 2021 Tweet - "Jobs (Upwards arrow) Wages (Upwards arrow) Unemployment (Downwards arrow) Great news today for America's families!" Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 4, 2021 Nadler Applauds Administration Action Following His Call to Provide Paid Time Off for Workers Getting Vaccinated Rep. Jerry Nadler
Nov. 3, 2021 Reps. Frankel, Katko, Underwood, Fitzpatrick, Blunt-Rochester, Nadler, Sen. Hirono Introduce Comprehensive Workplace Harassment Legislation Rep. Jerry Nadler
Date Title Politician
April 1, 2022 Allen, Stefanik, Steel, Letlow Introduce Bill to Validate Workers' Skills Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
April 1, 2022 Tweet - "Amazing job by the worker-led @AmazonLabor in Staten Island. Congrats on the historic victory! And good luck as you move forward to contract." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 30, 2022 Tweet - "I'm so proud to stand with our airport workers!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 29, 2022 Tweet - "So happy to help broker a deal between medallion lender O'Brien-Staley Partners and @NYTWA to bring OSP into the NYC debt deal we won for our taxi workers this past November! This will deliver relief to even more drivers. New York has our cabbies' backs!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 29, 2022 Tweet - "Always honored to work side-by-side with @NYTWA for our cabbies! #UnionPower" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 27, 2022 Tweet - "I rallied today with @NYTWA before they set off to Minnesota to picket outside renegade lender O'Brien-Staley Partners. OSP is refusing to join medallion debt deal we won this November and is harassing drivers. New York is saying loud and clear: We have our cabbies' backs!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 17, 2022 Chairwoman Velázquez Praises Passage of FAIR Act of 2022 Rep.Nydia Velázquez
March 17, 2022 Gillibrand, Colleagues Introduce Job Protection Act To Expand FMLA Coverage To Millions Of Americans Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
March 17, 2022 Trahan, Morelle, Crow Introduce Bill to Increase Workers' Access to Apprenticeship Programs Rep.Joe Morelle, ...
March 17, 2022 Congressman Jason Crow Introduces Bill to Increase Access to Apprenticeship Programs Rep.Joe Morelle, ...
March 4, 2022 Rep. Clarke Joins the Introduction of the Job Protection Act Rep.Yvette Clarke
March 3, 2022 Tweet - "Today, @POTUS will sign the bill we passed to eliminate the awful practice of forcing victims of workplace sexual harassment and assault into arbitration. This will make workplaces safer, hold abusive employers accountable, and ensure survivors' right to seek justice in court." Sen.Chuck Schumer
March 3, 2022 Sen. Smith, Rep. Underwood Introduce New Legislation to Expand FMLA Coverage, Strengthen Worker Protections Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Feb. 24, 2022 Letter to Hon. Kathy Hochul, Governor of New York State - Congresswoman Tenney, NY Colleagues Ask Governor Hochul to Reject Reduced Overtime Wage Threshold for Farm Laborers Rep.Claudia Tenney, ...
Feb. 14, 2022 Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States - Congressman Cohen Leads Letter to Attorney General Garland Seeking Reinstatement of Americans with Disabilities Act Employment Guidance Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
Feb. 11, 2022 Congressman Joe Morelle Announces $1.8 Million in Federal Funding to Combat New York's Opiod Crisis Rep.Joe Morelle
Feb. 8, 2022 Letter to Hon. Rosa DeLauro, Chairwoman House Appropriations Committee, Hon. Patrick Leahy, Chairman Senate Appropriations Committee, Hon. Kay Granger, Ranking Member House Appropriations Committee, and Hon. Richard Shelby, Vice Chairman Senate Appropriations Committee - Representative Adriano Espaillat Leads Congressional Call to Create National Youth Employment Program Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
Jan. 26, 2022 Letter to Doug Phelps, President and Executive Director of The Public Interest Network - Rep. Gomez Urges The Public Interest Network to Engage in Good Faith During Unionization Process Rep.Grace Meng, ...
Jan. 25, 2022 Congressman Joe Morelle Announces Legislation to Provide Tax Deduction for Employees Working from Home During Pandemic Rep.Joe Morelle
Jan. 21, 2022 Letter to Robert E. Rich Jr., Chairman of Rich Products Corporation - Rep. Bass Joins Calls For Jon Donaire Desserts To Engage in Good Faith Negations with BCTGM Local 37 Workers Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
Dec. 29, 2021 Tweet - "Over five million jobs have been created during President Biden's first year. That's more than any other presidency in American history at a similar point in time." Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Dec. 20, 2021 Letter to Andy Jassy, President and CEO of Amazon and Jeffrey Bezos, Executive Chair of Amazon - Brown Demands Answers From Amazon on Labor Practices, Asks Department of Labor to Investigate Rep.Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
Dec. 13, 2021 Stefanik, Foxx Introduce the Employer-Directed Skills Act Rep.Elise Stefanik
Dec. 11, 2021 Tweet - "Here's what the infrastructure bill we passed means for New York and this country: Jobs. Jobs. Jobs. More local jobs. More good-paying jobs. More union jobs. Watch me and @BradLander in our virtual town hall:" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 10, 2021 Tweet - "To fight inflation and lower costs, the best thing to do is pass Build Back Better--and it's just what we're working to do While GOP tries to undo measures that fight COVID and help families: We're focused on raising wages, lowering costs, and creating jobs with #BuildBackBetter" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 9, 2021 Tweet - "New York is a union town. And I still stand with UAW Local 2110 Columbia grad student workers @SW_Columbia fighting for better pay, benefits, and working conditions. The Columbia University administration must quickly forge a fair contract for its hard-working grad workers." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 9, 2021 Tweet - "We've added nearly six million jobs this year. That's the most jobs of any president's first year in history." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 9, 2021 Tweet - "Congratulations to @SBWorkersUnited on their groundbreaking effort in solidarity and proving Buffalo is and always will be a union town. Next up: fair contract!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 9, 2021 Tweet - "I believed in you from day one, @SBWorkersUnited . A truly momentous day for the WNY labor community." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 9, 2021 Tweet - "The number of Americans filing for unemployment last week was the smallest since 1969. The American Rescue Plan we passed is driving the strongest jobs recovery in modern history." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 9, 2021 Tweet - "We're the only developed nation without national paid family & medical leave standards for all families We're 1 of only 7 countries in the world to not guarantee paid leave for new moms I'm working hard for national, comprehensive paid family & medical leave in #BuildBackBetter" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 9, 2021 Tweet - "The number of Americans filing for unemployment last week was the smallest since 1969. The American Rescue Plan we passed is driving the strongest jobs recovery in modern history." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 9, 2021 Tweet - "I believed in you from day one, @SBWorkersUnited . A truly momentous day for the WNY labor community." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 8, 2021 Letter to Lee C. Bollinger, Columbia University President - Reps. Espaillat, Nadler, and Meng Lead Letter Urging Columbia University and Student Workers to Ensure Good Faith Bargaining During Negotiations Rep.Adriano Espaillat
Nov. 29, 2021 Tweet - "We secured a historic $15B in the infrastructure bill we passed to remove toxic lead pipes in NY and the US. I stood with @NydiaVelazquez , labor unions, and environmental justice groups to explain how with this $$$ we can GET THE LEAD OUT and create thousands of union jobs." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 18, 2021 Tweet - "Creating jobs, lowering costs, fighting inflation, and keeping more money in people's pockets. We're working to deliver these for American people and families in Build Back Better." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 16, 2021 Tweet - "We kept our eye on the Big Apple with this #InfrastructureBill. And it can be summed up by a four letter word: J-O-B-S. More local jobs. More good-paying jobs. More union jobs." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 15, 2021 Tweet - "WATCH: I delivered food with #LosDeliveristas & @WorkersJusticeP to show the difficult conditions and low pay too many face as app-based delivery workers Today we're starting a push for #DeliveristasHUB in NYC--needed worker-led spaces for the 65000 to charge bikes, organize, eat" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 15, 2021 Tweet - "The bill can be summed up by a four letter word: J-O-B-S. Jobs Jobs And more local jobs More good-paying jobs More union jobs" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 15, 2021 Tweet - "Today's #InfrastructureBill can be summed up by a four letter word: J-O-B-S. More local jobs More good-paying jobs More union jobs" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 15, 2021 Tweet - "Our whole city came together behind @NYTWA and our taxi drivers, and we won. Next up: Winning just conditions for #LosDeliveristas." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 14, 2021 Tweet - "Plug Power heeded my call to make Monroe County the home of its new Hydrogen Fuel Cell Innovation Center. That means nearly 380 new clean energy jobs for Rochester. And the $9.5 billion in the infrastructure bill can help grow these clean energy jobs even more!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 13, 2021 ICYMI: Job Creation Rises Significantly in October Rep.Adriano Espaillat
Nov. 9, 2021 Tweet - "I was so thrilled to celebrate our amazing victory to provide debt relief for cabbies today with the extraordinary @NYTWA , @NYCMayor , @ZohranKMamdani , @NYCComptroller , and so many more. Together, we are fighting for an equitable recovery in New York that lifts ALL communities!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 9, 2021 Tweet - "Here's what the infrastructure bill means for New York: J-O-B-S and billions of $$$ on the way to New York to rebuild and revive our infrastructure." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 8, 2021 Tweet - "The heroic @RichardChow929 is the moral leader of the movement that won debt relief for cabbies. I am honored to have worked with him and taken a ride in his cab." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 7, 2021 Tweet - "Huge thanks to @NYCMayor and the whole City Hall team for your leadership and commitment to finding a just resolution." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 5, 2021 Tweet - "Jobs (Upwards arrow) Wages (Upwards arrow) Unemployment (Downwards arrow) Great news today for America's families!" Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 4, 2021 Nadler Applauds Administration Action Following His Call to Provide Paid Time Off for Workers Getting Vaccinated Rep.Jerry Nadler
Nov. 3, 2021 Reps. Frankel, Katko, Underwood, Fitzpatrick, Blunt-Rochester, Nadler, Sen. Hirono Introduce Comprehensive Workplace Harassment Legislation Rep.Jerry Nadler
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