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Feb. 22, 2022 Tweet - "Workers have a right to unionize and collectively bargain for better wages, benefits, and working conditions--and we can protect and strengthen that right by passing the #PROAct." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 21, 2022 Tweet - "Career and Technical Education is important to making sure everyone has the skills they need to succeed and find good-paying jobs. Over the years, @HELPCMTEDems has done bipartisan work to support these programs--and as Chair it's a priority. #CTEMonth" Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 20, 2022 Tweet - "Our nation's workers deserve: Paid leave A $15 federal minimum wage Strong protections for their right to unionize Safe and healthy workplaces That's how we build back fairer and stronger for everyone." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 19, 2022 Tweet - "Workers and businesses agree: we need to pass legislation that helps pregnant workers stay healthy without losing out on a paycheck." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 18, 2022 Tweet - "This pandemic has made clear that we've got a caregiving crisis. Democrats' plan to ensure caregivers earn a living wage and make it easier for people with disabilities and older Americans to get the care they need is how we fix this crisis. #NationalCaregiversDay" Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 17, 2022 Lawmakers Reintroduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Test Portable Benefit Models Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
Feb. 15, 2022 Tweet - "LIVE: I'm chairing a Senate HELP Committee hearing about continuing to rebuild our nation"s workforce from the COVID-19 crisis by supporting workforce development programs that address systemic barriers to employment." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 15, 2022 Tweet - "Ali and Rosalinda from Washington state are great examples of what can happen when people have access to workforce development programs that understand, and tackle, the barriers between them and high-quality jobs. This should be the case for workers everywhere." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 15, 2022 Senator Murray Leads Hearing on Tackling Systemic Barriers to Employment with High-Quality Workforce Development Opportunities Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 13, 2022 Tweet - "We should be a country where workers aren't punished by losing a paycheck for trying to take time off to take care of themselves or their loved ones. We need paid leave." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 10, 2022 Tweet - "Good news! The Senate passed the #EndForcedArbitration Act today to help survivors of workplace sexual harassment & sexual assault seek justice. This is a long-overdue step we should build on with additional steps to empower all workers and protect their rights." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 10, 2022 Tweet - "Absolutely! All workers--and that includes those in hourly and part-time jobs--deserve fair treatment at work. These bills would help do that. #FairWorkweek" Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 10, 2022 Tweet - "It's absurd and unacceptable that pregnant workers all too often have to choose between a healthy pregnancy and staying on the job. Let's fix this by passing the bipartisan Pregnant Workers Fairness Act." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 9, 2022 Reps. Hudson and Schrier Introduce Legislation to Alleviate Health Care Staffing Shortages in Pandemic Response Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
Feb. 8, 2022 Tweet - "We have to do everything we can to support workers with disabilities and strengthen our federal programs. Ernesto, a worker with a disability from WA state, shared with me how these programs have made such a difference in his life--and in the lives of so many." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 8, 2022 Tweet - "I'm glad @VP and the White House are committed to supporting workers by strengthening pro-union policies in the federal government. In the Senate, I'm working to empower workers and protect their right to join a union by passing the #PROAct." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 8, 2022 Tweet - "LIVE: I'm chairing a Senate HELP Committee hearing on employment opportunities and challenges for people with disabilities. We must do everything we can to include everyone we can in our country's future as we build back from the COVID-19 pandemic." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 7, 2022 Tweet - "As Chair of @HELPCmteDems , I'm fighting every day to protect every single worker's right to form and join a union--and that absolutely includes Congressional workers. If they choose to exercise that right, I would support it wholeheartedly." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 30, 2022 Tweet - "A national paid sick leave policy would mean workers wouldn't have to choose between taking time off to recover from a disease like COVID-19 or losing a paycheck. I want to make that a reality. RT if you agree we need to pass a national paid sick leave policy." Sen. Patty Murray
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. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Jan. 24, 2022 Tweet - "Child care is unaffordable. Plain and simple. I'm fighting to get my bill across the finish line that will lower child care costs & provide more options for families, while also supporting child care providers so workers earn a livable wage." Sen. Patty Murray
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. Pramila Jayapal, ...
Jan. 18, 2022 Tweet - "Too many child care workers are underpaid and undervalued, often earning poverty wages--and Black women and women of color make up about 40% of these workers. Child care workers should be paid a living wage." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 15, 2022 Tweet - "Our country needs more nurses. That's why @SenJeffMerkley and I introduced a bill to support our frontline health care workforce by putting more money in the pockets of people participating in a program that brings nursing professionals to underserved communities." Sen. Patty Murray
Jan. 10, 2022 Tweet - "No one should have to choose between taking time off to recover from an incredibly infectious disease like COVID-19 or losing a paycheck. A national paid sick leave policy is necessary--and it's more urgent now than ever." Sen. Patty Murray
Date Title Politician
Feb. 22, 2022 Tweet - "Workers have a right to unionize and collectively bargain for better wages, benefits, and working conditions--and we can protect and strengthen that right by passing the #PROAct." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 21, 2022 Tweet - "Career and Technical Education is important to making sure everyone has the skills they need to succeed and find good-paying jobs. Over the years, @HELPCMTEDems has done bipartisan work to support these programs--and as Chair it's a priority. #CTEMonth" Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 20, 2022 Tweet - "Our nation's workers deserve: Paid leave A $15 federal minimum wage Strong protections for their right to unionize Safe and healthy workplaces That's how we build back fairer and stronger for everyone." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 19, 2022 Tweet - "Workers and businesses agree: we need to pass legislation that helps pregnant workers stay healthy without losing out on a paycheck." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 18, 2022 Tweet - "This pandemic has made clear that we've got a caregiving crisis. Democrats' plan to ensure caregivers earn a living wage and make it easier for people with disabilities and older Americans to get the care they need is how we fix this crisis. #NationalCaregiversDay" Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 17, 2022 Lawmakers Reintroduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Test Portable Benefit Models Rep.Suzan DelBene, ...
Feb. 15, 2022 Tweet - "LIVE: I'm chairing a Senate HELP Committee hearing about continuing to rebuild our nation"s workforce from the COVID-19 crisis by supporting workforce development programs that address systemic barriers to employment." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 15, 2022 Tweet - "Ali and Rosalinda from Washington state are great examples of what can happen when people have access to workforce development programs that understand, and tackle, the barriers between them and high-quality jobs. This should be the case for workers everywhere." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 15, 2022 Senator Murray Leads Hearing on Tackling Systemic Barriers to Employment with High-Quality Workforce Development Opportunities Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 13, 2022 Tweet - "We should be a country where workers aren't punished by losing a paycheck for trying to take time off to take care of themselves or their loved ones. We need paid leave." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 10, 2022 Tweet - "Good news! The Senate passed the #EndForcedArbitration Act today to help survivors of workplace sexual harassment & sexual assault seek justice. This is a long-overdue step we should build on with additional steps to empower all workers and protect their rights." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 10, 2022 Tweet - "Absolutely! All workers--and that includes those in hourly and part-time jobs--deserve fair treatment at work. These bills would help do that. #FairWorkweek" Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 10, 2022 Tweet - "It's absurd and unacceptable that pregnant workers all too often have to choose between a healthy pregnancy and staying on the job. Let's fix this by passing the bipartisan Pregnant Workers Fairness Act." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 9, 2022 Reps. Hudson and Schrier Introduce Legislation to Alleviate Health Care Staffing Shortages in Pandemic Response Rep.Kim Schrier, ...
Feb. 8, 2022 Tweet - "We have to do everything we can to support workers with disabilities and strengthen our federal programs. Ernesto, a worker with a disability from WA state, shared with me how these programs have made such a difference in his life--and in the lives of so many." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 8, 2022 Tweet - "I'm glad @VP and the White House are committed to supporting workers by strengthening pro-union policies in the federal government. In the Senate, I'm working to empower workers and protect their right to join a union by passing the #PROAct." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 8, 2022 Tweet - "LIVE: I'm chairing a Senate HELP Committee hearing on employment opportunities and challenges for people with disabilities. We must do everything we can to include everyone we can in our country's future as we build back from the COVID-19 pandemic." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 7, 2022 Tweet - "As Chair of @HELPCmteDems , I'm fighting every day to protect every single worker's right to form and join a union--and that absolutely includes Congressional workers. If they choose to exercise that right, I would support it wholeheartedly." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 30, 2022 Tweet - "A national paid sick leave policy would mean workers wouldn't have to choose between taking time off to recover from a disease like COVID-19 or losing a paycheck. I want to make that a reality. RT if you agree we need to pass a national paid sick leave policy." Sen.Patty Murray
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.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Jan. 24, 2022 Tweet - "Child care is unaffordable. Plain and simple. I'm fighting to get my bill across the finish line that will lower child care costs & provide more options for families, while also supporting child care providers so workers earn a livable wage." Sen.Patty Murray
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.Pramila Jayapal, ...
Jan. 18, 2022 Tweet - "Too many child care workers are underpaid and undervalued, often earning poverty wages--and Black women and women of color make up about 40% of these workers. Child care workers should be paid a living wage." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 15, 2022 Tweet - "Our country needs more nurses. That's why @SenJeffMerkley and I introduced a bill to support our frontline health care workforce by putting more money in the pockets of people participating in a program that brings nursing professionals to underserved communities." Sen.Patty Murray
Jan. 10, 2022 Tweet - "No one should have to choose between taking time off to recover from an incredibly infectious disease like COVID-19 or losing a paycheck. A national paid sick leave policy is necessary--and it's more urgent now than ever." Sen.Patty Murray
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