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Jan. 9, 2022
Tweet - "#BuildBackBetter is a fully paid for plan that will help lower families' costs and create good-paying job opportunities. I am determined to get it passed."
Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 8, 2022
Tweet - "Our nation has long had a child care crisis--but I have a plan to help fix it. That means lowering costs and increasing options for parents, raising wages for child care workers, and supporting providers."
Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 4, 2022
Tweet - "Workers across the country have made clear that they've had enough of low, unfair wages causing them to just barely scrape by. *All* workers deserve a livable wage--that's why we need to raise the federal minimum wage. #RaiseTheWage"
Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 3, 2022
Tweet - "My child care plan will help working families by: lowering their cost for child care ensuring child care is available in every community helping providers stay open raising wages for child care workers"
Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 30, 2021
Tweet - "Building back fairer and stronger from this pandemic means creating good-paying job opportunities. The American Rescue Plan helped keep businesses open and jobs intact--and the bipartisan infrastructure law will create new job opportunities across Washington state."
Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 21, 2021
Tweet - "Congress needs to make quality, affordable child care a priority. Like @CAPEarlyEd 's report says, my plan will finally do that by lowering costs for families, paying child care workers what they deserve, and making child care accessible in every community."
Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 13, 2021
Tweet - "To build back an economy that truly works for everyone, we can't leave anyone behind--& that absolutely includes workers with disabilities. In #BuildBackBetter, we're working to phase out discriminatory subminimum wage practices & ensure workers with disabilities are paid fairly."
Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 9, 2021
Tweet - "To workers & families across WA state & the country, you're not on your own--we're in this together. #BuildBackBetter will put money back into your pockets, lower costs, & create good-paying job opportunities."
Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 9, 2021
Tweet - "This is a victory for @SBWorkersUnited and for workers everywhere! Unions help workers get better pay and working conditions, and help strengthen our economy. #UnionStrong"
Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 3, 2021
Tweet - "We must do more to ensure that people with disabilities can live independently, are paid fair wages in competitive, integrated employment, & more. As we build back from this pandemic, I'm working to ensure we come back stronger and fairer for us all. #IDPWD2021"
Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 27, 2021
Tweet - "Public health should be a fast-growing sector full of opportunities for high-quality jobs, and it can be. When we pass #BuildBackBetter, we won't just strengthen public health and protect our communities--we'll support training programs and job opportunities in the process."
Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 26, 2021
Tweet - "This grant funding is going to go a long way towards strengthening Washington state's infrastructure and creating good job opportunities. https://transportationtodaynews.com/news/24624-sen-murray-announces-60m-in-federal-infrastructure-grants-for-washington-state/"
Sen. Patty Murray
Nov. 20, 2021
Tweet - "The #BuildBackBetter Act won't just help us address the climate crisis, it'll also create the opportunity for thousands of good-paying union jobs to produce clean energy through wind, solar, and more. Let's pass this bill and work towards electrifying everything!"
Sen. Patty Murray
Oct. 19, 2021
Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Pressley, 100+ House Democrats Urge President Biden to Protect Paid Leave in Build Back Better Act
Rep. Marilyn Strickland, ...
Sept. 28, 2021
Letter to Hon. Marty Walsh, Secretary of Labor - Regarding Oversight of Internship Economy
Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Sept. 16, 2021
Senator Murray Announces $1 Million to Support Workforce Development Efforts in Western Washington
Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 31, 2021
Column - Democrats Are Raising Taxes on Working Americans, Again
Rep. Dan Newhouse
Aug. 5, 2021
Senator Murray Speaks to Representatives of 500+ Small Business Owners Urging Congress to Pass Paid Leave
Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 5, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - McEachin Leads Call for Additional Investment in Environmental Justice Initiatives
Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Aug. 3, 2021
Senate HELP Committee Advances Bipartisan Bills to Improve Suicide Prevention, Protect Pregnant Workers, and Support People with Disabilities
Sen. Patty Murray
July 29, 2021
Nadler & Johnson Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Hold Judiciary Accountable to Workers
Sen. Patty Murray, ...
July 29, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Marty Walsh, Secretary of Labor - Questioning the Department of Labor on Sustainable Investing Plans
Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
July 29, 2021
Jayapal, Gillibrand, and Luján Re-Introduce National Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Alongside National Domestic Workers Alliance
Rep. Pramila Jayapal
July 28, 2021
CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Pramila Jayapal
Rep. Pramila Jayapal
July 28, 2021
CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Pramila Jayapal
Rep. Pramila Jayapal
July 23, 2021
Murray on 12-Year Anniversary Since Last Minimum Wage Increase: "Workers Deserve Better, and Congress Must Deliver"
Sen. Patty Murray
July 23, 2021
Larsen: American WINGS Act Gives High School Students STEM Skills to Soar
Rep. Rick Larsen
July 22, 2021
At Hearing, Murray Urges Action to Protect Workers' Right to Organize
Sen. Patty Murray
July 20, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Urging Creation of Civilian Climate Corps
Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
July 20, 2021
Chair Larsen Opening Statement at Aviation Subcommittee Hearing on "Bridging the Gap: Improving Diversity and Inclusion in the U.S. Aviation Workforce"
Rep. Rick Larsen
July 16, 2021
Congressman Smith Reintroduces the Emergency Economic and Workforce System Resiliency Act
Rep. Adam Smith
July 14, 2021
Nomination of Jocelyn Samuels
Sen. Patty Murray
July 14, 2021
Hearing of the Labor, Health, and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Subcommittee of the Senate Appropriations Committee - At DOL Budget Hearing, Murray Pushes to Invest in Workers
Sen. Patty Murray
July 13, 2021
Executive Calendar--Continued
Sen. Patty Murray
July 12, 2021
Cantwell Urges Washington Aerospace Supply Chain to Apply for Grants Through the $3 Billion Aviation Manufacturing Jobs Protection Program Before Deadline
Sen. Maria Cantwell
June 17, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States, and the Hon. Kamala Harris, Vice President of the United States - Representatives Newman, Bustos, Jayapal and McBath Lead Lawmakers In Urging President Biden To End Forced Arbitration For Federal Contractors
Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
June 15, 2021
American Families Plan
Rep. Pramila Jayapal
June 10, 2021
Strickland Advances Housing Bill, $20 Million for Local Projects & Key Priorities out of Committee
Rep. Marilyn Strickland, ...
June 10, 2021
Unanimous Consent Request--S. 247
Sen. Patty Murray
June 9, 2021
Manchin, Cantwell Introduce Bill to Require Equal Pay for U.S. Soccer Teams
Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
June 8, 2021
Senator Murray on Republicans Blocking the Paycheck Fairness Act: "A Total Disgrace"
Sen. Patty Murray
June 8, 2021
Paycheck Fairness Act
Sen. Patty Murray
June 8, 2021
Senator Murray Helps Pass Bipartisan Bill to Fuel American Innovation and Create Jobs in Washington State
Sen. Patty Murray
May 27, 2021
MSNBC "The Rachel Maddow Show" - Transcript: Interview with Pramila Jayapal
Rep. Pramila Jayapal
May 27, 2021
Letter to the Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker, U.S. House of Representatives - Jayapal Leads 207 House Democrats in Calling for American Jobs Plan to Mandate Strong Labor Standards
Rep. Pramila Jayapal
May 18, 2021
Jayapal and Baldwin Introduce Legislation to Reverse Trump's Attacks on Workers
Rep. Pramila Jayapal
May 18, 2021
Newhouse Introduces Legislation To Get Americans Back to Work
Rep. Dan Newhouse
May 18, 2021
Providing for Congressional Disapproval Under Chapter 8 of Title United States Code, of the Rule Submitted By the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Relating to ``Update of Commission's
Sen. Patty Murray
May 14, 2021
Rep. Smith Votes for Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
Rep. Adam Smith
May 12, 2021
Extended Unemployment Benefits Are Hurting Main Street
Rep. Dan Newhouse
Date
Title
Politician
Jan. 9, 2022
Tweet - "#BuildBackBetter is a fully paid for plan that will help lower families' costs and create good-paying job opportunities. I am determined to get it passed."
Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 8, 2022
Tweet - "Our nation has long had a child care crisis--but I have a plan to help fix it. That means lowering costs and increasing options for parents, raising wages for child care workers, and supporting providers."
Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 4, 2022
Tweet - "Workers across the country have made clear that they've had enough of low, unfair wages causing them to just barely scrape by. *All* workers deserve a livable wage--that's why we need to raise the federal minimum wage. #RaiseTheWage"
Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 3, 2022
Tweet - "My child care plan will help working families by: lowering their cost for child care ensuring child care is available in every community helping providers stay open raising wages for child care workers"
Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 30, 2021
Tweet - "Building back fairer and stronger from this pandemic means creating good-paying job opportunities. The American Rescue Plan helped keep businesses open and jobs intact--and the bipartisan infrastructure law will create new job opportunities across Washington state."
Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 21, 2021
Tweet - "Congress needs to make quality, affordable child care a priority. Like @CAPEarlyEd 's report says, my plan will finally do that by lowering costs for families, paying child care workers what they deserve, and making child care accessible in every community."
Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 13, 2021
Tweet - "To build back an economy that truly works for everyone, we can't leave anyone behind--& that absolutely includes workers with disabilities. In #BuildBackBetter, we're working to phase out discriminatory subminimum wage practices & ensure workers with disabilities are paid fairly."
Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 9, 2021
Tweet - "To workers & families across WA state & the country, you're not on your own--we're in this together. #BuildBackBetter will put money back into your pockets, lower costs, & create good-paying job opportunities."
Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 9, 2021
Tweet - "This is a victory for @SBWorkersUnited and for workers everywhere! Unions help workers get better pay and working conditions, and help strengthen our economy. #UnionStrong"
Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 3, 2021
Tweet - "We must do more to ensure that people with disabilities can live independently, are paid fair wages in competitive, integrated employment, & more. As we build back from this pandemic, I'm working to ensure we come back stronger and fairer for us all. #IDPWD2021"
Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 27, 2021
Tweet - "Public health should be a fast-growing sector full of opportunities for high-quality jobs, and it can be. When we pass #BuildBackBetter, we won't just strengthen public health and protect our communities--we'll support training programs and job opportunities in the process."
Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 26, 2021
Tweet - "This grant funding is going to go a long way towards strengthening Washington state's infrastructure and creating good job opportunities. https://transportationtodaynews.com/news/24624-sen-murray-announces-60m-in-federal-infrastructure-grants-for-washington-state/"
Sen.Patty Murray
Nov. 20, 2021
Tweet - "The #BuildBackBetter Act won't just help us address the climate crisis, it'll also create the opportunity for thousands of good-paying union jobs to produce clean energy through wind, solar, and more. Let's pass this bill and work towards electrifying everything!"
Sen.Patty Murray
Oct. 19, 2021
Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Pressley, 100+ House Democrats Urge President Biden to Protect Paid Leave in Build Back Better Act
Rep.Marilyn Strickland, ...
Sept. 28, 2021
Letter to Hon. Marty Walsh, Secretary of Labor - Regarding Oversight of Internship Economy
Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Sept. 16, 2021
Senator Murray Announces $1 Million to Support Workforce Development Efforts in Western Washington
Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 31, 2021
Column - Democrats Are Raising Taxes on Working Americans, Again
Rep.Dan Newhouse
Aug. 5, 2021
Senator Murray Speaks to Representatives of 500+ Small Business Owners Urging Congress to Pass Paid Leave
Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 5, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - McEachin Leads Call for Additional Investment in Environmental Justice Initiatives
Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Aug. 3, 2021
Senate HELP Committee Advances Bipartisan Bills to Improve Suicide Prevention, Protect Pregnant Workers, and Support People with Disabilities
Sen.Patty Murray
July 29, 2021
Nadler & Johnson Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Hold Judiciary Accountable to Workers
Sen.Patty Murray, ...
July 29, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Marty Walsh, Secretary of Labor - Questioning the Department of Labor on Sustainable Investing Plans
Rep.Suzan DelBene, ...
July 29, 2021
Jayapal, Gillibrand, and Luján Re-Introduce National Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Alongside National Domestic Workers Alliance
Rep.Pramila Jayapal
July 28, 2021
CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Pramila Jayapal
Rep.Pramila Jayapal
July 28, 2021
CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Pramila Jayapal
Rep.Pramila Jayapal
July 23, 2021
Murray on 12-Year Anniversary Since Last Minimum Wage Increase: "Workers Deserve Better, and Congress Must Deliver"
Sen.Patty Murray
July 23, 2021
Larsen: American WINGS Act Gives High School Students STEM Skills to Soar
Rep.Rick Larsen
July 22, 2021
At Hearing, Murray Urges Action to Protect Workers' Right to Organize
Sen.Patty Murray
July 20, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Urging Creation of Civilian Climate Corps
Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
July 20, 2021
Chair Larsen Opening Statement at Aviation Subcommittee Hearing on "Bridging the Gap: Improving Diversity and Inclusion in the U.S. Aviation Workforce"
Rep.Rick Larsen
July 16, 2021
Congressman Smith Reintroduces the Emergency Economic and Workforce System Resiliency Act
Rep.Adam Smith
July 14, 2021
Nomination of Jocelyn Samuels
Sen.Patty Murray
July 14, 2021
Hearing of the Labor, Health, and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Subcommittee of the Senate Appropriations Committee - At DOL Budget Hearing, Murray Pushes to Invest in Workers
Sen.Patty Murray
July 13, 2021
Executive Calendar--Continued
Sen.Patty Murray
July 12, 2021
Cantwell Urges Washington Aerospace Supply Chain to Apply for Grants Through the $3 Billion Aviation Manufacturing Jobs Protection Program Before Deadline
Sen.Maria Cantwell
June 17, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States, and the Hon. Kamala Harris, Vice President of the United States - Representatives Newman, Bustos, Jayapal and McBath Lead Lawmakers In Urging President Biden To End Forced Arbitration For Federal Contractors
Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
June 15, 2021
American Families Plan
Rep.Pramila Jayapal
June 10, 2021
Strickland Advances Housing Bill, $20 Million for Local Projects & Key Priorities out of Committee
Rep.Marilyn Strickland, ...
June 10, 2021
Unanimous Consent Request--S. 247
Sen.Patty Murray
June 9, 2021
Manchin, Cantwell Introduce Bill to Require Equal Pay for U.S. Soccer Teams
Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
June 8, 2021
Senator Murray on Republicans Blocking the Paycheck Fairness Act: "A Total Disgrace"
Sen.Patty Murray
June 8, 2021
Paycheck Fairness Act
Sen.Patty Murray
June 8, 2021
Senator Murray Helps Pass Bipartisan Bill to Fuel American Innovation and Create Jobs in Washington State
Sen.Patty Murray
May 27, 2021
MSNBC "The Rachel Maddow Show" - Transcript: Interview with Pramila Jayapal
Rep.Pramila Jayapal
May 27, 2021
Letter to the Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker, U.S. House of Representatives - Jayapal Leads 207 House Democrats in Calling for American Jobs Plan to Mandate Strong Labor Standards
Rep.Pramila Jayapal
May 18, 2021
Jayapal and Baldwin Introduce Legislation to Reverse Trump's Attacks on Workers
Rep.Pramila Jayapal
May 18, 2021
Newhouse Introduces Legislation To Get Americans Back to Work
Rep.Dan Newhouse
May 18, 2021
Providing for Congressional Disapproval Under Chapter 8 of Title United States Code, of the Rule Submitted By the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Relating to ``Update of Commission's
Sen.Patty Murray
May 14, 2021
Rep. Smith Votes for Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
Rep.Adam Smith
May 12, 2021
Extended Unemployment Benefits Are Hurting Main Street
Rep.Dan Newhouse
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