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April 20, 2022 Tweet - "Washington state nurses have been stretched thin and pushed to the brink over the course of this pandemic. Our entire health care workforce needs more support and resources--and I'm working on delivering just that." Sen. Patty Murray
April 5, 2022 Cantwell: "This hearing is about this mysterious middle of the supply chain" Sen. Maria Cantwell
April 2, 2022 Tweet - "Anyone who has spoken to local restaurant owners knows they are dealing with tough challenges right now--& too many qualified restaurants didn't get the same help their neighbors got because federal relief dollars ran dry. I'm fighting to replenish those funds & make that right." Sen. Patty Murray
April 1, 2022 Tweet - "As we build back a fairer and stronger economy, we've got to do everything we can to make sure we don't leave working women behind. That includes passing paid leave." Sen. Patty Murray
April 1, 2022 Letter to Chair Lina Khan, Federal Trade Commission and Jonathan Kanter, Assistant Attorney General, Antitrust Division Department of Justice - Rep. Raskin Sends Letter to FTC, DOJ Calling for Increased Scrutiny of Big Tech's "Creeping Capture and Takeover" of the Auto Industry Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
March 27, 2022 Tweet - "Too many workers still don't have paid leave. Workers shouldn't have to choose between losing a paycheck or taking care of themselves or a loved one." Sen. Patty Murray
March 26, 2022 Tweet - "Workers with disabilities deserve to be paid fairly for their work--it's as simple as that. I'm glad @usedgov is acting to help eliminate subminimum wages for workers with disabilities as @SenBobCasey & I continue fighting to ban the practice outright." Sen. Patty Murray
March 25, 2022 Tweet - "I am thrilled to welcome @SecMartyWalsh to Seattle alongside @RepJayapal and union members from around the region. Workers are the backbone of our communities and our economy, and we're here today to discuss why we've got to pass the #PROAct. Sen. Patty Murray
March 25, 2022 Tweet - "CEO pay & corporate profits are skyrocketing--while workers nationwide are struggling to make ends meet. It doesn't have to be this way. Workers deserve a fair share of the wealth they help create & that's why we've got to protect their right to unionize & pass the #PROAct." Sen. Patty Murray
March 25, 2022 Tweet - "I joined @SecMartyWalsh , @RepStricklandWA , @RepDerekKilmer , & @CityOfTacoma Mayor Woodards today to hear from workers about how we can support them by investing in high-quality workforce development programs. This is about connecting people to good jobs & creating opportunities." Sen. Patty Murray
March 25, 2022 Senator Murray, Secretary Walsh Push to Strengthen Workforce Development Opportunities in Washington State Sen. Patty Murray
March 18, 2022 Washington State Distillers and Restaurants to Get Critical COVID Loan Extensions Urged by Cantwell, Kilmer Sen. Maria Cantwell
March 18, 2022 Murray, Casey Applaud Biden Administration Push to Phase Out Subminimum Wages for Workers with Disabilities Sen. Patty Murray
March 16, 2022 Reps. Smith Introduces the Empowering Individuals to Succeed Through Education and Workforce Training Act Rep. Adam Smith
March 15, 2022 Tweet - "I can't believe it's #EqualPayDay 2022 and women still don't have equal pay. If Republicans truly care about building a stronger economy like the claim they do, then they should stop blocking the #PaycheckFairness Act and work with me to get it done." Sen. Patty Murray
March 15, 2022 Senator Murray to Republicans on Equal Pay Day: "Work with Democrats to Pass the Paycheck Fairness Act" Sen. Patty Murray
March 11, 2022 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the House of Representatives - Reed Discusses Replenishing the Restaurant Revitalization Fund Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
March 10, 2022 Letter to Isabel Guzman, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Senator Reverend Warnock Leads Colleagues in Pushing Small Business Administrator To Help Small Businesses in Georgia, Nationwide Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
March 10, 2022 Larsen Applauds House Passage of Fiscal Year 2022 Spending Package Rep. Rick Larsen
March 9, 2022 Letter to Hon. Merrick B. Garland, Attorney General - Bipartisan Judiciary Committee Members Refer Amazon to DOJ for Potential Criminal Conduct by Senior Executives Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
March 7, 2022 Letter to Isabella Guzman, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Washington Democratic Delegation Urges Support for Local Distillers and Restaurants Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
March 3, 2022 Sen. Smith, Rep. Underwood Introduce New Legislation to Expand FMLA Coverage, Strengthen Worker Protections Sen. Patty Murray, ...
March 1, 2022 Tweet - "We've got to do more to support workers & I'm ready to work with @POTUS to do that by: passing the #PROAct passing the #PaycheckFairnessAct raising the federal minimum wage to $15/hour creating a national paid family & medical leave program ending subminimum wages #SOTU" Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 25, 2022 Tweet - "Building a fairer and stronger economy for everyone absolutely means making sure workers have paid leave. https://news.yahoo.com/key-returning-normal-paid-sick-130504802.html?" Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 24, 2022 Tweet - "The Omicron variant & surge in COVID-19 cases hurt so many Washington state restaurant owners--including those in Eastern & Central WA that I spoke with today. This is yet another example of why I'm fighting to get more federal support to small businesses." Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 22, 2022 Senator Murray Celebrates the U.S. Women's National Team's Milestone Victory in Their Fight For Equal Pay Sen. Patty Murray
Feb. 22, 2022 Tweet - "I continue to be inspired by @USWNT for demanding equal pay for equal work & proving to everyone that change is possible when you stand up for what's right. Now, it's time for Republicans to stand up for what's right, too, & stop blocking #PaycheckFairness Act." 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. 16, 2022 Letter to Hon. Jonathan Kanter, Assistant Attorney General Antitrust Division U.S. Department of Justice - REP. MONDAIRE JONES AND SEN. ELIZABETH WARREN LEAD COLLEAGUES IN SLAMMING PROPOSED SANDERSON-WAYNE POULTRY MERGER AND CALL ON DOJ TO TAKE ACTION AS AMERICANS FACE SOARING POULTRY PRICES Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
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. 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. 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 - "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. 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 - "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. 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 - "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 Letter to Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury - Kaine Joins Senate Colleagues in Follow-Up Letter Urging Treasury Department to Provide COVID-Related Tax Relief Due to Global Supply Chain Disruption of Vehicles Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Feb. 2, 2022 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of United States Department of Homeland Security-Meijer, Colleagues Send Bipartisan Letter Opposing New DHS Rule That Would Harm U.S. Food Supply Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
Feb. 2, 2022 Cantwell Calls on Federal Trade Commission to Investigate Fraudulent COVID Tests Sen. Maria Cantwell
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 Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - Lofgren, Panetta, Costa & Bipartisan Colleagues Urge Biden Admin to Take Further Action to Ease Supply Chain Problems, Allow American Farmers to Fairly Compete Globally Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
Jan. 25, 2022 Senator Cantwell Meets With Restaurant Owners From Across Washington State About Need for Additional COVID Relief Sen. Maria Cantwell
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
Date Title Politician
April 20, 2022 Tweet - "Washington state nurses have been stretched thin and pushed to the brink over the course of this pandemic. Our entire health care workforce needs more support and resources--and I'm working on delivering just that." Sen.Patty Murray
April 5, 2022 Cantwell: "This hearing is about this mysterious middle of the supply chain" Sen.Maria Cantwell
April 2, 2022 Tweet - "Anyone who has spoken to local restaurant owners knows they are dealing with tough challenges right now--& too many qualified restaurants didn't get the same help their neighbors got because federal relief dollars ran dry. I'm fighting to replenish those funds & make that right." Sen.Patty Murray
April 1, 2022 Tweet - "As we build back a fairer and stronger economy, we've got to do everything we can to make sure we don't leave working women behind. That includes passing paid leave." Sen.Patty Murray
April 1, 2022 Letter to Chair Lina Khan, Federal Trade Commission and Jonathan Kanter, Assistant Attorney General, Antitrust Division Department of Justice - Rep. Raskin Sends Letter to FTC, DOJ Calling for Increased Scrutiny of Big Tech's "Creeping Capture and Takeover" of the Auto Industry Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
March 27, 2022 Tweet - "Too many workers still don't have paid leave. Workers shouldn't have to choose between losing a paycheck or taking care of themselves or a loved one." Sen.Patty Murray
March 26, 2022 Tweet - "Workers with disabilities deserve to be paid fairly for their work--it's as simple as that. I'm glad @usedgov is acting to help eliminate subminimum wages for workers with disabilities as @SenBobCasey & I continue fighting to ban the practice outright." Sen.Patty Murray
March 25, 2022 Tweet - "I am thrilled to welcome @SecMartyWalsh to Seattle alongside @RepJayapal and union members from around the region. Workers are the backbone of our communities and our economy, and we're here today to discuss why we've got to pass the #PROAct. Sen.Patty Murray
March 25, 2022 Tweet - "CEO pay & corporate profits are skyrocketing--while workers nationwide are struggling to make ends meet. It doesn't have to be this way. Workers deserve a fair share of the wealth they help create & that's why we've got to protect their right to unionize & pass the #PROAct." Sen.Patty Murray
March 25, 2022 Tweet - "I joined @SecMartyWalsh , @RepStricklandWA , @RepDerekKilmer , & @CityOfTacoma Mayor Woodards today to hear from workers about how we can support them by investing in high-quality workforce development programs. This is about connecting people to good jobs & creating opportunities." Sen.Patty Murray
March 25, 2022 Senator Murray, Secretary Walsh Push to Strengthen Workforce Development Opportunities in Washington State Sen.Patty Murray
March 18, 2022 Washington State Distillers and Restaurants to Get Critical COVID Loan Extensions Urged by Cantwell, Kilmer Sen.Maria Cantwell
March 18, 2022 Murray, Casey Applaud Biden Administration Push to Phase Out Subminimum Wages for Workers with Disabilities Sen.Patty Murray
March 16, 2022 Reps. Smith Introduces the Empowering Individuals to Succeed Through Education and Workforce Training Act Rep.Adam Smith
March 15, 2022 Tweet - "I can't believe it's #EqualPayDay 2022 and women still don't have equal pay. If Republicans truly care about building a stronger economy like the claim they do, then they should stop blocking the #PaycheckFairness Act and work with me to get it done." Sen.Patty Murray
March 15, 2022 Senator Murray to Republicans on Equal Pay Day: "Work with Democrats to Pass the Paycheck Fairness Act" Sen.Patty Murray
March 11, 2022 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the House of Representatives - Reed Discusses Replenishing the Restaurant Revitalization Fund Rep.Kim Schrier, ...
March 10, 2022 Letter to Isabel Guzman, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Senator Reverend Warnock Leads Colleagues in Pushing Small Business Administrator To Help Small Businesses in Georgia, Nationwide Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
March 10, 2022 Larsen Applauds House Passage of Fiscal Year 2022 Spending Package Rep.Rick Larsen
March 9, 2022 Letter to Hon. Merrick B. Garland, Attorney General - Bipartisan Judiciary Committee Members Refer Amazon to DOJ for Potential Criminal Conduct by Senior Executives Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
March 7, 2022 Letter to Isabella Guzman, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Washington Democratic Delegation Urges Support for Local Distillers and Restaurants Rep.Suzan DelBene, ...
March 3, 2022 Sen. Smith, Rep. Underwood Introduce New Legislation to Expand FMLA Coverage, Strengthen Worker Protections Sen.Patty Murray, ...
March 1, 2022 Tweet - "We've got to do more to support workers & I'm ready to work with @POTUS to do that by: passing the #PROAct passing the #PaycheckFairnessAct raising the federal minimum wage to $15/hour creating a national paid family & medical leave program ending subminimum wages #SOTU" Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 25, 2022 Tweet - "Building a fairer and stronger economy for everyone absolutely means making sure workers have paid leave. https://news.yahoo.com/key-returning-normal-paid-sick-130504802.html?" Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 24, 2022 Tweet - "The Omicron variant & surge in COVID-19 cases hurt so many Washington state restaurant owners--including those in Eastern & Central WA that I spoke with today. This is yet another example of why I'm fighting to get more federal support to small businesses." Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 22, 2022 Senator Murray Celebrates the U.S. Women's National Team's Milestone Victory in Their Fight For Equal Pay Sen.Patty Murray
Feb. 22, 2022 Tweet - "I continue to be inspired by @USWNT for demanding equal pay for equal work & proving to everyone that change is possible when you stand up for what's right. Now, it's time for Republicans to stand up for what's right, too, & stop blocking #PaycheckFairness Act." 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. 16, 2022 Letter to Hon. Jonathan Kanter, Assistant Attorney General Antitrust Division U.S. Department of Justice - REP. MONDAIRE JONES AND SEN. ELIZABETH WARREN LEAD COLLEAGUES IN SLAMMING PROPOSED SANDERSON-WAYNE POULTRY MERGER AND CALL ON DOJ TO TAKE ACTION AS AMERICANS FACE SOARING POULTRY PRICES Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
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. 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. 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 - "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. 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 - "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. 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 - "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 Letter to Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury - Kaine Joins Senate Colleagues in Follow-Up Letter Urging Treasury Department to Provide COVID-Related Tax Relief Due to Global Supply Chain Disruption of Vehicles Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Feb. 2, 2022 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of United States Department of Homeland Security-Meijer, Colleagues Send Bipartisan Letter Opposing New DHS Rule That Would Harm U.S. Food Supply Rep.Suzan DelBene, ...
Feb. 2, 2022 Cantwell Calls on Federal Trade Commission to Investigate Fraudulent COVID Tests Sen.Maria Cantwell
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 Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - Lofgren, Panetta, Costa & Bipartisan Colleagues Urge Biden Admin to Take Further Action to Ease Supply Chain Problems, Allow American Farmers to Fairly Compete Globally Rep.Kim Schrier, ...
Jan. 25, 2022 Senator Cantwell Meets With Restaurant Owners From Across Washington State About Need for Additional COVID Relief Sen.Maria Cantwell
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
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