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Oct. 11, 2024
Durbin Calls On Stellantis To Uphold Its End Of The Deal To Reopen Belvidere Plant
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 21, 2024
Ranking Member Scott Opening Statement at Markup of Legislation to Undermine Workers, Fuel Culture Wars, Jeopardize Public Schools
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 11, 2024
On American Rescue Plan Act 3rd Anniversary, Committee Democrats Release New Interactive Map of Multiemployer Pension Rescue
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 8, 2024
Ranking Member Scott Statement on February Jobs Report
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 15, 2024
Scott, Foxx on New Data Showing Americans Overwhelmingly Support Workforce Pell
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 9, 2023
Durbin, Duckworth Release Statement On Biden, UAW President Visit To Belvidere Plant In Celebration Of UAW-Stellantis Deal
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 28, 2023
Durbin Statement On Tentative UAW-Stellantis Deal To Restart Belvidere Auto Plant With Addition Of A Battery Facility
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 18, 2023
Durbin, Duckworth Join Colleagues To Introduce Senate Resolution In Solidarity With UAW Workers On Strike
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 18, 2023
Durbin, Duckworth Join Colleagues To Introduce Senate Resolution In Solidarity With UAW Workers On Strike
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 6, 2023
Durbin Joins UAW Picket Line At Ford Assembly Plant In Chicago
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2023
Durbin Discusses Electric Vehicle Infrastructure, Unionization Efforts With Rivian CEO
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 26, 2023
Durbin Reiterates Solidarity With UAW Members Amid Strikes Across The Country
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 26, 2023
Durbin Reiterates Solidarity With UAW Members Amid Strikes Across The Country
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2023
Durbin Joins UAW Picket Line In Bolingbrook
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 12, 2023
Durbin Urges UAW And The Big Three To Negotiate In Good Faith To Reach An Agreement & Avoid A Strike
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 5, 2023
Durbin, Warnock, Schneider To Introduce Bill To Invest In American Workforce
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 30, 2023
Durbin, Pritzker, Congressional Leaders, Immigration Coalition Urge President Biden To Expand Work Authorizations
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 28, 2023
Durbin, Duckworth, Brown Urge Auto Companies To Include All Battery Plant Workers In National UAW Contract
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 21, 2023
DAVIS LEADS REINTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION TO MODERNIZE CRUCIAL HEALTH PROFESSION TRAINING PROGRAM
Rep. Danny Davis
June 27, 2023
Durbin Visits Genesis Medical Center To Address Health Care Workforce Shortages In Rural Illinois
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 20, 2023
Durbin Leads Colleagues In Urging Department Of Education To Reinstate The Gainful Employment Rule
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 12, 2023
On World Day Against Child Labor, Durbin, Delauro Introduce Bill To Ban Child Labor On Tobacco Farms
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 31, 2023
Durbin, Menendez, Booker Lead Oversight Effort To Hold Companies Accountable For Contracting With Packers Sanitation Services, Inc. Which Unlawfully Employed Migrant Child Labor
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 31, 2023
Durbin Questions Witnesses During Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing On Immigrant Workers, Agriculture, And Need For Immigration Reform
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 22, 2023
Durbin Releases Plan To Address Health Care Workforce Shortages In Rural Illinois
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 19, 2023
Durbin, Duckworth Join Colleagues To Introduce Legislation Guaranteeing Paid Sick Leave To Workers In America
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 17, 2023
Durbin Questions Circuit Court Nominees At Latest Judiciary Committee Nominations Hearing
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 11, 2023
Durbin, Baldwin, Smith, Schneider, Stevens Introduce Bill To Address Teaching Shortages In Low-Income And Communities Of Color
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 5, 2023
Durbin Leads Letter to President Biden Urging the Administration to Create a Parole Program to Allow Noncitizens Work Authorization, Address Workforce Shortages
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 2, 2023
Durbin, Duckworth, Blumenthal Introduce Legislation Opening The Courthouse Doors To Consumers, Workers
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 26, 2023
Durbin Discusses Strengthening Unions With UAW President
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 26, 2023
Durbin Meets With President Of International Association Of Fire Fighters
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 19, 2023
Durbin Discusses Supporting Workers With Secretary Of Labor Nominee Julie Su
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 18, 2023
Durbin Talks Route Safety With Illinois Association Of Letter Carriers
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 28, 2023
Durbin Discusses BOP Staffing Crisis With National President Of The Council Of Prison Locals
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 27, 2023
Durbin, Grassley Introduce Bipartisan H-1B, L-1 Visa Reform Legislation To Protect Workers And Stop Outsourcing Of American Jobs
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2023
Ahead Of The 30th Anniversary Of FMLA, Durbin, Hayes Introduce Legislation To Expand Family Leave Protections
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 1, 2023
Letter to Charles Barber, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, National Science Foundation - Senators Baldwin, Feinstein Call on National Science Foundation to Better Assess LGBTQI+ Representation in STEM
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 13, 2022
Letter to Martin Walsh, Secretary of Labor - Sens. Braun, Burr, Thune and Rep. Foxx Lead Republican Colleagues in Urging Department of Labor to Protect Independent Contractor Classification
Rep. Mary Miller, ...
Dec. 12, 2022
Duckworth, Moran Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Meet Future Needs in Aviation Workforce
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 1, 2022
Duckworth on Bill to Prevent Costs Rising for Millions of Working Americans by Averting Rail Shutdown
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 1, 2022
Tweet - "I'm disappointed that not enough of my R colleagues supported bill to increase paid sick leave for rail workers, but I'm relieved that we came together quickly to pass the labor agreement to prevent a rail strike--which would have devastated the economy & put millions out of work."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 30, 2022
Durbin Statement On Potential Rail Strike
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 13, 2022
Letter to Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Rep. Roy leads fight to investigate universities' and Big Tech's "unconstitutional diversity quotas' for graduate fellowships
Rep. Mary Miller, ...
Oct. 3, 2022
Letter to Howard Schultz, CEO of Starbucks - Release: Ro Khanna Leads Letter With 30 Members of Congress Calling on Starbucks Ceo Howard Schultz to Support Fair Bargaining Process for All Employees
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Sept. 14, 2022
Tweet - "I am excited to see minor leaguers formally (and finally) unionize under the MLBPA. With their new collective bargaining rights, these players will no longer have to accept near-poverty wages to pursue their dreams of playing in the Big Leagues."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 6, 2022
Tweet - "Minor league players are asking for a seat at the table to negotiate better pay and working conditions. Now it's up to MLB to step up to the plate and bargain in good faith. I'll be watching and hope the sides come to an agreement that will improve America's pastime."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 29, 2022
Tweet - "Minor league players make near poverty wages while serving as some of MLB's best ambassadors in communities across America. Unionization would finally allow minor leaguers to negotiate for better pay and working conditions. I welcome this step by MLBPA."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 7, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Velázquez and Jayapal Lead Members in Urging Biden Administration to Embrace Program to Boost Wages for Restaurant Workers
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
June 30, 2022
Letter to President and CEO James C. McKenna, Pacific Maritime Association and President William E. Adams, International Longshore and Warehouse Union - Sánchez pens letter urging Pacific Maritime Association, ILWU to engage in good faith negotiations
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Date
Title
Politician
Oct. 11, 2024
Durbin Calls On Stellantis To Uphold Its End Of The Deal To Reopen Belvidere Plant
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 21, 2024
Ranking Member Scott Opening Statement at Markup of Legislation to Undermine Workers, Fuel Culture Wars, Jeopardize Public Schools
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 11, 2024
On American Rescue Plan Act 3rd Anniversary, Committee Democrats Release New Interactive Map of Multiemployer Pension Rescue
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 8, 2024
Ranking Member Scott Statement on February Jobs Report
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 15, 2024
Scott, Foxx on New Data Showing Americans Overwhelmingly Support Workforce Pell
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 9, 2023
Durbin, Duckworth Release Statement On Biden, UAW President Visit To Belvidere Plant In Celebration Of UAW-Stellantis Deal
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 28, 2023
Durbin Statement On Tentative UAW-Stellantis Deal To Restart Belvidere Auto Plant With Addition Of A Battery Facility
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 18, 2023
Durbin, Duckworth Join Colleagues To Introduce Senate Resolution In Solidarity With UAW Workers On Strike
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 18, 2023
Durbin, Duckworth Join Colleagues To Introduce Senate Resolution In Solidarity With UAW Workers On Strike
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 6, 2023
Durbin Joins UAW Picket Line At Ford Assembly Plant In Chicago
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2023
Durbin Discusses Electric Vehicle Infrastructure, Unionization Efforts With Rivian CEO
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 26, 2023
Durbin Reiterates Solidarity With UAW Members Amid Strikes Across The Country
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 26, 2023
Durbin Reiterates Solidarity With UAW Members Amid Strikes Across The Country
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2023
Durbin Joins UAW Picket Line In Bolingbrook
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 12, 2023
Durbin Urges UAW And The Big Three To Negotiate In Good Faith To Reach An Agreement & Avoid A Strike
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 5, 2023
Durbin, Warnock, Schneider To Introduce Bill To Invest In American Workforce
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 30, 2023
Durbin, Pritzker, Congressional Leaders, Immigration Coalition Urge President Biden To Expand Work Authorizations
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 28, 2023
Durbin, Duckworth, Brown Urge Auto Companies To Include All Battery Plant Workers In National UAW Contract
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 21, 2023
DAVIS LEADS REINTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION TO MODERNIZE CRUCIAL HEALTH PROFESSION TRAINING PROGRAM
Rep.Danny Davis
June 27, 2023
Durbin Visits Genesis Medical Center To Address Health Care Workforce Shortages In Rural Illinois
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 20, 2023
Durbin Leads Colleagues In Urging Department Of Education To Reinstate The Gainful Employment Rule
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 12, 2023
On World Day Against Child Labor, Durbin, Delauro Introduce Bill To Ban Child Labor On Tobacco Farms
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 31, 2023
Durbin, Menendez, Booker Lead Oversight Effort To Hold Companies Accountable For Contracting With Packers Sanitation Services, Inc. Which Unlawfully Employed Migrant Child Labor
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 31, 2023
Durbin Questions Witnesses During Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing On Immigrant Workers, Agriculture, And Need For Immigration Reform
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 22, 2023
Durbin Releases Plan To Address Health Care Workforce Shortages In Rural Illinois
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 19, 2023
Durbin, Duckworth Join Colleagues To Introduce Legislation Guaranteeing Paid Sick Leave To Workers In America
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 17, 2023
Durbin Questions Circuit Court Nominees At Latest Judiciary Committee Nominations Hearing
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 11, 2023
Durbin, Baldwin, Smith, Schneider, Stevens Introduce Bill To Address Teaching Shortages In Low-Income And Communities Of Color
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 5, 2023
Durbin Leads Letter to President Biden Urging the Administration to Create a Parole Program to Allow Noncitizens Work Authorization, Address Workforce Shortages
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 2, 2023
Durbin, Duckworth, Blumenthal Introduce Legislation Opening The Courthouse Doors To Consumers, Workers
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 26, 2023
Durbin Discusses Strengthening Unions With UAW President
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 26, 2023
Durbin Meets With President Of International Association Of Fire Fighters
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 19, 2023
Durbin Discusses Supporting Workers With Secretary Of Labor Nominee Julie Su
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 18, 2023
Durbin Talks Route Safety With Illinois Association Of Letter Carriers
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 28, 2023
Durbin Discusses BOP Staffing Crisis With National President Of The Council Of Prison Locals
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 27, 2023
Durbin, Grassley Introduce Bipartisan H-1B, L-1 Visa Reform Legislation To Protect Workers And Stop Outsourcing Of American Jobs
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2023
Ahead Of The 30th Anniversary Of FMLA, Durbin, Hayes Introduce Legislation To Expand Family Leave Protections
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 1, 2023
Letter to Charles Barber, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, National Science Foundation - Senators Baldwin, Feinstein Call on National Science Foundation to Better Assess LGBTQI+ Representation in STEM
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 13, 2022
Letter to Martin Walsh, Secretary of Labor - Sens. Braun, Burr, Thune and Rep. Foxx Lead Republican Colleagues in Urging Department of Labor to Protect Independent Contractor Classification
Rep.Mary Miller, ...
Dec. 12, 2022
Duckworth, Moran Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Meet Future Needs in Aviation Workforce
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 1, 2022
Duckworth on Bill to Prevent Costs Rising for Millions of Working Americans by Averting Rail Shutdown
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 1, 2022
Tweet - "I'm disappointed that not enough of my R colleagues supported bill to increase paid sick leave for rail workers, but I'm relieved that we came together quickly to pass the labor agreement to prevent a rail strike--which would have devastated the economy & put millions out of work."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 30, 2022
Durbin Statement On Potential Rail Strike
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 13, 2022
Letter to Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Rep. Roy leads fight to investigate universities' and Big Tech's "unconstitutional diversity quotas' for graduate fellowships
Rep.Mary Miller, ...
Oct. 3, 2022
Letter to Howard Schultz, CEO of Starbucks - Release: Ro Khanna Leads Letter With 30 Members of Congress Calling on Starbucks Ceo Howard Schultz to Support Fair Bargaining Process for All Employees
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Sept. 14, 2022
Tweet - "I am excited to see minor leaguers formally (and finally) unionize under the MLBPA. With their new collective bargaining rights, these players will no longer have to accept near-poverty wages to pursue their dreams of playing in the Big Leagues."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 6, 2022
Tweet - "Minor league players are asking for a seat at the table to negotiate better pay and working conditions. Now it's up to MLB to step up to the plate and bargain in good faith. I'll be watching and hope the sides come to an agreement that will improve America's pastime."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 29, 2022
Tweet - "Minor league players make near poverty wages while serving as some of MLB's best ambassadors in communities across America. Unionization would finally allow minor leaguers to negotiate for better pay and working conditions. I welcome this step by MLBPA."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 7, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Velázquez and Jayapal Lead Members in Urging Biden Administration to Embrace Program to Boost Wages for Restaurant Workers
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
June 30, 2022
Letter to President and CEO James C. McKenna, Pacific Maritime Association and President William E. Adams, International Longshore and Warehouse Union - Sánchez pens letter urging Pacific Maritime Association, ILWU to engage in good faith negotiations
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
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