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May 31, 2018
Tweet - "Proud to join @SenGillibrand, @SenWarren, & @SenFeinstein to call on Gov Accountability Office to investigate the economic impacts that sexual harassment in the workplace can have on our economy. We have a lot of work to do to address this pervasive issue."
Sen. Patty Murray
May 29, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Investigate Economic Effects of Sexual Harassment on U.S. Workforce
Sen. Patty Murray, ...
May 24, 2018
Tweet - "This is a long-overdue and much-needed step toward overhauling the way harassment is addressed in the United States Congress. It's an important step, but it cannot be the last."
Sen. Patty Murray
May 24, 2018
Senator Murray Supports Bipartisan Reform of Congressional Harassment Policies; Calls for Continued Work
Sen. Patty Murray
May 24, 2018
Tweet - "This is a long-overdue and much-needed step toward overhauling the way harassment is addressed in the United States Congress. It's an important step, but it cannot be the last."
Sen. Patty Murray
May 23, 2018
Economic Inequality
Rep. Pramila Jayapal
May 22, 2018
Tweet - "It's impossible for our economy to work for all when wealthy corporations are allowed to pull the strings & workers have fewer options left to defend themselves when their rights are violated--very concerned about how this decision will impact WA families"
Sen. Patty Murray
May 22, 2018
Tweet - "Building a robust, diverse, collaborative workforce isn't just one big challenge, it is many smaller, interconnected challenges too."
Sen. Patty Murray
May 22, 2018
Tweet - "This Supreme Court decision sends a chilling signal to workers who are being mistreated by employers that they must stand alone as they defend themselves against predatory corporations that too often put their own interests first."
Sen. Patty Murray
May 22, 2018
Tweet - "This allows corporations to lock workers out of the courts when their rights are being violated, which for too many is their only recourse. I'm standing with workers & I'll keep fighting to restore & protect their ability to join together, advocate, & stand up for their rights."
Sen. Patty Murray
May 17, 2018
Tweet - "It has now been 100 days since the House passed comprehensive reforms to Congress's seriously outdated policies on sexual harassment in the workplace. To say we in the Senate are overdue for action is a massive understatement."
Sen. Patty Murray
May 17, 2018
Tweet - "Thank you, @SenGillibrand--for your words today and for all you're doing to make sure the Senate takes action to reform Congressional policies around sexual assault and workplace harassment."
Sen. Patty Murray
May 16, 2018
Report Shows Dramatic Growth In Energy Efficiency Jobs, With Washington State Leading The Charge
Sen. Maria Cantwell
May 2, 2018
Tweet - "There's a lot of work to do to address the pervasive, systemic, & longstanding issue of sexual harassment in the workplace. We should be collecting more data to help us understand the impacts, & I'm disappointed @BLS_gov won't commit to this critical step."
Sen. Patty Murray
April 30, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Alexander Acosta, Secretary of Labor, and William Wiatrowski, Acting Director of the Bureau of Labor Statistics - Start Taking Workplace Harassment Seriously, Reconsider Decision Not to Collect Economic Data
Sen. Patty Murray, ...
April 28, 2018
Tweet - "Every person should be able to go to work without putting their life or safety at risk. This Workers Memorial Day, we must honor those who lost their lives and commit to keep fighting for better health and safety standards across the country. #1uSafety"
Sen. Patty Murray
April 23, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Alexander Acosta, US Secretary of Labor - Subminimum Wages for Workers with Disabilities
Sen. Patty Murray, ...
April 19, 2018
Top Democrats Urge National Labor Relations Board to Protect Workers' Right to Unionize
Sen. Patty Murray, ...
April 18, 2018
Letter to Roxanne Rothschild, Deputy Executive Secretary of the National Labor Relations Board - Top Democrats Urge National Labor Relations Board to Protect Workers' Right to Unionize
Sen. Patty Murray, ...
April 11, 2018
Executive Calendar
Sen. Patty Murray
April 10, 2018
Letter to Ryan Zinke, Secretary of the Department of the Interior - United for Climate and Environmental Justice Co-Chairs Led Letter Condemning Zinke's Remarks, Calls for Increased Effort on Diversity and Inclusion
Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
April 10, 2018
Tweet - "Women are the sole or co-breadwinner in two thirds of families with children. Without #EqualPay, many families struggle to make ends meet to pay the bills, put food on the table, and pay for child care."
Sen. Patty Murray
April 10, 2018
Tweet - "Workers deserve to be paid fairly no matter their gender. It's time for Congress to act and pass the Paycheck Fairness Act. #EqualPayDay"
Sen. Patty Murray
April 10, 2018
Murray Statement on Equal Pay Day: Gender Pay Gap is Wrong, Harmful, and It's Got to Change
Sen. Patty Murray
April 10, 2018
Hearing of the Senate Health, Education Labor & Pensions Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Murray, (Hearing/Markup) on the Nomination for Sharon Fast Gustafson as the General Counsel for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
Sen. Patty Murray
April 10, 2018
Tweet - "There is absolutely no excuse that women are still being paid less than men for the same work. It's wrong, it's harmful, and it's got to change. We need #EqualPay now."
Sen. Patty Murray
April 10, 2018
Executive Calendar
Sen. Patty Murray
April 10, 2018
Tweet - "#EqualPayDay marks the day the average woman must work in order to catch up with what her white male colleague made in the previous year--and for women of color, that wage gap is even wider."
Sen. Patty Murray
April 10, 2018
Tweet - "Women in the US lose about $900 billion every year because of the wage gap. The wage gap doesn't just hurt women, it hurts families and the economy. #EqualPayDay"
Sen. Patty Murray
April 3, 2018
Tweet - "Too many workers rely on tips to pay their bills and support their families. When the Trump Administration proposed a rule to allow corporations to pocket tips, I worked with Secretary Acosta on legislation to prohibit this."
Sen. Patty Murray
April 2, 2018
Tweet - "When President Trump wanted to allow corporations to steal workers' tips, workers around the country made their voices heard. I'm glad Labor Secretary Acosta listened and worked with me to ensure employers couldn't pocket tips."
Sen. Patty Murray
March 29, 2018
Tweet - "Everyone deserves to work in an environment free from harassment and discrimination. I'm so proud to join the women in the Senate to call on Congress to update the process through which survivors seek justice on Capitol Hill."
Sen. Patty Murray
March 28, 2018
Letter to the Honorable Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader and the Honorable Charles E. Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Bring Forward Legislation to Reform Sexual Harassment, Discrimination Rules in Congress
Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
March 27, 2018
Tweet - "When President Trump and his administration proposed a new, terrible rule that would allow employers to pocket workers' tips, workers around the country organized and made their voices heard."
Sen. Patty Murray
March 27, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Democratic Leader - Senators Murray, Cantwell Call on Senate Leadership to Bring Forward Legislation to Reform Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Rules in Congress
Sen. Patty Murray, ...
March 21, 2018
Murray and Worker Advocates Applaud Tip Rule Agreement, Murray: Deal "Comes As a Sigh of Relief" For Workers
Sen. Patty Murray
March 21, 2018
Tweet - "When President Trump proposed a rule that would have allowed corporations to pocket employees' tips for themselves, workers made their voices heard. I'm glad we were able to work together to make sure big businesses can't steal their workers' tips."
Sen. Patty Murray
March 21, 2018
Tweet - "All workers should be paid fairly for the work they do, regardless of gender, and we should be doing everything we can to close the gender pay gap that impacts so many women nationwide--especially women of color. Glad to see needed focus on this issue--there's much more to do!"
Sen. Patty Murray
March 9, 2018
Tweet - "The U.S. remains one of the few industrialized nations that doesn't offer paid parental or family leave." @SenDuckworth on why we need family leave now"
Sen. Patty Murray
March 7, 2018
Tweet - "I've seen firsthand the ways teachers are using technology to find innovative ways to prepare students for 21st century jobs. Let's invest more in our students and teachers to make sure they have the resources and supplies they need. -PM"
Sen. Patty Murray
March 7, 2018
Cantwell, Bipartisan Senators Introduce Bill to Help Train Next Generation of Aviation Maintenance Workers
Sen. Maria Cantwell
March 1, 2018
Hearing of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Patty Murray, Hearing on National Labor Relations Board Senate Confirmation
Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 26, 2018
Murray Statement on Supreme Court Arguments in Case Threatening to Undermine Workers' Rights
Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 26, 2018
After Murray, Democrats Raise Ethics Concerns, U.S. Labor Board Vacates Harmful Decision in Hy-Brand
Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 22, 2018
Tweet - "58 percent of Asian American women and 63 percent of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander women are mothers with children under the age of 19. They need #AAPIEqualPay now."
Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 20, 2018
Murray: After Potential Ethics Violations, Board Needs to Reconsider Case that Shields Corporations from Responsibility and Undermines Worker Protections
Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 12, 2018
Tweet - "Proud to work w Washingtonian Allison Dvaladze to hold airlines accountable & improve how we address assault on planes. No matter where or when it occurs, we must ensure survivors get the care & dignity they deserve & offenders are held accountable."
Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 9, 2018
Tweet - "As more and more women and men in Hollywood, media and politics are sharing their stories about sexual harassment, we need to make sure everyone has a voice."
Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 7, 2018
Senator Murray Champions New Legislation to Better Support Military Spouses Seeking Employment
Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 6, 2018
Hearing of the Primary Health and Retirement Security Subcommittee of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Murray, Hearing on Exploring the 'Gig Economy' and the Future of Retirement Savings
Sen. Patty Murray
Date
Title
Politician
May 31, 2018
Tweet - "Proud to join @SenGillibrand, @SenWarren, & @SenFeinstein to call on Gov Accountability Office to investigate the economic impacts that sexual harassment in the workplace can have on our economy. We have a lot of work to do to address this pervasive issue."
Sen.Patty Murray
May 29, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Investigate Economic Effects of Sexual Harassment on U.S. Workforce
Sen.Patty Murray, ...
May 24, 2018
Tweet - "This is a long-overdue and much-needed step toward overhauling the way harassment is addressed in the United States Congress. It's an important step, but it cannot be the last."
Sen.Patty Murray
May 24, 2018
Senator Murray Supports Bipartisan Reform of Congressional Harassment Policies; Calls for Continued Work
Sen.Patty Murray
May 24, 2018
Tweet - "This is a long-overdue and much-needed step toward overhauling the way harassment is addressed in the United States Congress. It's an important step, but it cannot be the last."
Sen.Patty Murray
May 23, 2018
Economic Inequality
Rep.Pramila Jayapal
May 22, 2018
Tweet - "It's impossible for our economy to work for all when wealthy corporations are allowed to pull the strings & workers have fewer options left to defend themselves when their rights are violated--very concerned about how this decision will impact WA families"
Sen.Patty Murray
May 22, 2018
Tweet - "Building a robust, diverse, collaborative workforce isn't just one big challenge, it is many smaller, interconnected challenges too."
Sen.Patty Murray
May 22, 2018
Tweet - "This Supreme Court decision sends a chilling signal to workers who are being mistreated by employers that they must stand alone as they defend themselves against predatory corporations that too often put their own interests first."
Sen.Patty Murray
May 22, 2018
Tweet - "This allows corporations to lock workers out of the courts when their rights are being violated, which for too many is their only recourse. I'm standing with workers & I'll keep fighting to restore & protect their ability to join together, advocate, & stand up for their rights."
Sen.Patty Murray
May 17, 2018
Tweet - "It has now been 100 days since the House passed comprehensive reforms to Congress's seriously outdated policies on sexual harassment in the workplace. To say we in the Senate are overdue for action is a massive understatement."
Sen.Patty Murray
May 17, 2018
Tweet - "Thank you, @SenGillibrand--for your words today and for all you're doing to make sure the Senate takes action to reform Congressional policies around sexual assault and workplace harassment."
Sen.Patty Murray
May 16, 2018
Report Shows Dramatic Growth In Energy Efficiency Jobs, With Washington State Leading The Charge
Sen.Maria Cantwell
May 2, 2018
Tweet - "There's a lot of work to do to address the pervasive, systemic, & longstanding issue of sexual harassment in the workplace. We should be collecting more data to help us understand the impacts, & I'm disappointed @BLS_gov won't commit to this critical step."
Sen.Patty Murray
April 30, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Alexander Acosta, Secretary of Labor, and William Wiatrowski, Acting Director of the Bureau of Labor Statistics - Start Taking Workplace Harassment Seriously, Reconsider Decision Not to Collect Economic Data
Sen.Patty Murray, ...
April 28, 2018
Tweet - "Every person should be able to go to work without putting their life or safety at risk. This Workers Memorial Day, we must honor those who lost their lives and commit to keep fighting for better health and safety standards across the country. #1uSafety"
Sen.Patty Murray
April 23, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Alexander Acosta, US Secretary of Labor - Subminimum Wages for Workers with Disabilities
Sen.Patty Murray, ...
April 19, 2018
Top Democrats Urge National Labor Relations Board to Protect Workers' Right to Unionize
Sen.Patty Murray, ...
April 18, 2018
Letter to Roxanne Rothschild, Deputy Executive Secretary of the National Labor Relations Board - Top Democrats Urge National Labor Relations Board to Protect Workers' Right to Unionize
Sen.Patty Murray, ...
April 11, 2018
Executive Calendar
Sen.Patty Murray
April 10, 2018
Letter to Ryan Zinke, Secretary of the Department of the Interior - United for Climate and Environmental Justice Co-Chairs Led Letter Condemning Zinke's Remarks, Calls for Increased Effort on Diversity and Inclusion
Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
April 10, 2018
Tweet - "Women are the sole or co-breadwinner in two thirds of families with children. Without #EqualPay, many families struggle to make ends meet to pay the bills, put food on the table, and pay for child care."
Sen.Patty Murray
April 10, 2018
Tweet - "Workers deserve to be paid fairly no matter their gender. It's time for Congress to act and pass the Paycheck Fairness Act. #EqualPayDay"
Sen.Patty Murray
April 10, 2018
Murray Statement on Equal Pay Day: Gender Pay Gap is Wrong, Harmful, and It's Got to Change
Sen.Patty Murray
April 10, 2018
Hearing of the Senate Health, Education Labor & Pensions Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Murray, (Hearing/Markup) on the Nomination for Sharon Fast Gustafson as the General Counsel for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
Sen.Patty Murray
April 10, 2018
Tweet - "There is absolutely no excuse that women are still being paid less than men for the same work. It's wrong, it's harmful, and it's got to change. We need #EqualPay now."
Sen.Patty Murray
April 10, 2018
Executive Calendar
Sen.Patty Murray
April 10, 2018
Tweet - "#EqualPayDay marks the day the average woman must work in order to catch up with what her white male colleague made in the previous year--and for women of color, that wage gap is even wider."
Sen.Patty Murray
April 10, 2018
Tweet - "Women in the US lose about $900 billion every year because of the wage gap. The wage gap doesn't just hurt women, it hurts families and the economy. #EqualPayDay"
Sen.Patty Murray
April 3, 2018
Tweet - "Too many workers rely on tips to pay their bills and support their families. When the Trump Administration proposed a rule to allow corporations to pocket tips, I worked with Secretary Acosta on legislation to prohibit this."
Sen.Patty Murray
April 2, 2018
Tweet - "When President Trump wanted to allow corporations to steal workers' tips, workers around the country made their voices heard. I'm glad Labor Secretary Acosta listened and worked with me to ensure employers couldn't pocket tips."
Sen.Patty Murray
March 29, 2018
Tweet - "Everyone deserves to work in an environment free from harassment and discrimination. I'm so proud to join the women in the Senate to call on Congress to update the process through which survivors seek justice on Capitol Hill."
Sen.Patty Murray
March 28, 2018
Letter to the Honorable Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader and the Honorable Charles E. Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Bring Forward Legislation to Reform Sexual Harassment, Discrimination Rules in Congress
Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
March 27, 2018
Tweet - "When President Trump and his administration proposed a new, terrible rule that would allow employers to pocket workers' tips, workers around the country organized and made their voices heard."
Sen.Patty Murray
March 27, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Democratic Leader - Senators Murray, Cantwell Call on Senate Leadership to Bring Forward Legislation to Reform Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Rules in Congress
Sen.Patty Murray, ...
March 21, 2018
Murray and Worker Advocates Applaud Tip Rule Agreement, Murray: Deal "Comes As a Sigh of Relief" For Workers
Sen.Patty Murray
March 21, 2018
Tweet - "When President Trump proposed a rule that would have allowed corporations to pocket employees' tips for themselves, workers made their voices heard. I'm glad we were able to work together to make sure big businesses can't steal their workers' tips."
Sen.Patty Murray
March 21, 2018
Tweet - "All workers should be paid fairly for the work they do, regardless of gender, and we should be doing everything we can to close the gender pay gap that impacts so many women nationwide--especially women of color. Glad to see needed focus on this issue--there's much more to do!"
Sen.Patty Murray
March 9, 2018
Tweet - "The U.S. remains one of the few industrialized nations that doesn't offer paid parental or family leave." @SenDuckworth on why we need family leave now"
Sen.Patty Murray
March 7, 2018
Tweet - "I've seen firsthand the ways teachers are using technology to find innovative ways to prepare students for 21st century jobs. Let's invest more in our students and teachers to make sure they have the resources and supplies they need. -PM"
Sen.Patty Murray
March 7, 2018
Cantwell, Bipartisan Senators Introduce Bill to Help Train Next Generation of Aviation Maintenance Workers
Sen.Maria Cantwell
March 1, 2018
Hearing of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Patty Murray, Hearing on National Labor Relations Board Senate Confirmation
Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 26, 2018
Murray Statement on Supreme Court Arguments in Case Threatening to Undermine Workers' Rights
Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 26, 2018
After Murray, Democrats Raise Ethics Concerns, U.S. Labor Board Vacates Harmful Decision in Hy-Brand
Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 22, 2018
Tweet - "58 percent of Asian American women and 63 percent of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander women are mothers with children under the age of 19. They need #AAPIEqualPay now."
Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 20, 2018
Murray: After Potential Ethics Violations, Board Needs to Reconsider Case that Shields Corporations from Responsibility and Undermines Worker Protections
Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 12, 2018
Tweet - "Proud to work w Washingtonian Allison Dvaladze to hold airlines accountable & improve how we address assault on planes. No matter where or when it occurs, we must ensure survivors get the care & dignity they deserve & offenders are held accountable."
Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 9, 2018
Tweet - "As more and more women and men in Hollywood, media and politics are sharing their stories about sexual harassment, we need to make sure everyone has a voice."
Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 7, 2018
Senator Murray Champions New Legislation to Better Support Military Spouses Seeking Employment
Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 6, 2018
Hearing of the Primary Health and Retirement Security Subcommittee of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee - Opening Statement of Sen. Murray, Hearing on Exploring the 'Gig Economy' and the Future of Retirement Savings
Sen.Patty Murray
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