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May 4, 2022
Letter to J. Blanton, Architect of the Capitol, Gary Green, CEO of Compass Group, Joe Sargis, CFO of Restaurant Associates - Padilla Joins Efforts to Support Senate Cafeteria Workers and Ensure Contract Leads to Collective Bargaining Agreement
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 26, 2022
Letter to Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security - Durbin, Grassley Press DHS IG on Reported Attempts to Bury Allegations of Widespread Sexual Harassment and Misconduct
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 19, 2022
Speier, Underwood, and Scanlon Introduce Bill to Further Fix Congress' Broken Workplace Harassment and Discrimination Rules
Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
March 24, 2022
Casten Pledges to Not Participate in WTTW Voter Guide During Strike, Calls on Opponents To Do the Same
Rep. Sean Casten
March 18, 2022
Durbin Meets With Amalgamated Transit Union, Discusses New Resources For Worker Safety
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 15, 2022
Tweet - "Our nation is built on some fundamental ideas--like fairness. But millions of women across the U.S. are still doing the same job as men and being paid less for their work. On #EqualPayDay, I stand with women across the country in calling for equal pay for equal work."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 10, 2022
Quigley Secures Pay for White House Interns in Government Funding Bill
Rep. Mike Quigley
March 4, 2022
Tweet - "If you're a public service worker in Illinois or anywhere across the United States, make sure you take advantage of the PSLF Limited Waiver before 10/31/22. More information on how to do so can be found below."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 3, 2022
Sen. Smith, Rep. Underwood Introduce New Legislation to Expand FMLA Coverage, Strengthen Worker Protections
Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
March 3, 2022
Underwood, Smith Introduce New Legislation to Expand FMLA Coverage, Strengthen Worker Protections
Rep. Lauren Underwood
March 3, 2022
Tweet - "Attention Illinois Community Colleges: @USDOL has announced $45M to help marginalized and underrepresented populations overcome barriers to access career and technical education programs that can help connect them with good-paying jobs."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 3, 2022
Tweet - "When it comes to the American labor movement, all roads lead to Chicago. And few leaders have embodied the philosophy and solidarity of that movement better than my friend Tom Balanoff. Best of luck in retirement, Tom. I'll see you in Highland Park soon--watermelon juice on me."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 1, 2022
Tweet - "Tonight, I will be joined virtually by Hazel Crest Mayor @VernardAlsberry , @IBEW Local 134 Business Manage Don Finn, and Christine Morris, RN Site Manager at Heartland Health Services in Peoria, for @POTUS Biden's first State of the Union Address."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 16, 2022
Duckworth, Durbin Highlight Nearly 500 Rural Illinois Jobs Created or Saved Through Federal Investments
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 11, 2022
Duckworth Highlights Workforce Development Efforts at Lincoln Land Community College
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 8, 2022
"Davis, Pascrell Laud DOL Move to Unburden States to Waive Repayment of Certain Unemployment Insurance Benefits"
Rep. Danny Davis
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. Chuy Garcia, ...
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. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 20, 2021
Letter to Andy Jassy, President and CEO of Amazon and Jeffrey Bezos, Executive Chair of Amazon - Brown Demands Answers From Amazon on Labor Practices, Asks Department of Labor to Investigate
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Dec. 14, 2021
Durbin, Duckworth Meet With Illinois AFL-CIO Leaders On Infrastructure
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 21, 2021
Tweet - "The infrastructure package includes more than $7.5 billion for the construction of a national EV charging network and IBEW is leading the way to train the next generation of skilled workers to build and install this infrastructure."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 21, 2021
Tweet - "Was glad to join @IBEW Local 143 in Chicago on Friday to discuss how the bipartisan infrastructure package will benefit Illinois workers and help make our state a leader in electric vehicle manufacturing."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2021
Durbin: Infrastructure Bill Puts Illinois On Path To Lead Nation In EV Manufacturing
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 5, 2021
Schneider Statement on October Jobs Report
Rep. Brad Schneider
Nov. 3, 2021
Underwood Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Workers, Reduce Workplace Harassment
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Oct. 19, 2021
Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President, Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker, and Hon. Chuck Schumer, Majority Leader - Prioritize Comprehensive Paid Family Leave Program in Build Back Better Package
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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. Danny Davis, ...
Oct. 18, 2021
Letter to Merrick Galand, US Attorney General - Klobuchar, Durbin, Colleagues Request Update from Justice Department on Efforts to Protect Election Officials and Workers
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 29, 2021
Letter to Hon. Martin Walsh, Secretary of Labor - On the OSHA Mandate
Rep. Mary Miller, ...
Sept. 28, 2021
Letter to Hon. Marty Walsh, Secretary of Labor - Regarding Oversight of Internship Economy
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Sept. 27, 2021
Rep. Kelly Announces Federal Grant Promoting Women's Right to Equal Pay
Rep. Robin Kelly
Sept. 24, 2021
Tweet - "Great to visit Little Village today with @SenAlexPadilla and hear from the Little Village Chamber of Commerce on how federal small business assistance programs like the PPP allowed local businesses to survive and support their communities."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 22, 2021
García, Horsford, Barragán Introduce Resolution to Designate National Hispanic Nurses Day
Rep. Chuy Garcia
Sept. 13, 2021
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Applauds Committee Passage of Workforce Development Funding In Build Back Better Act, Calls On Senate To Support
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 2, 2021
Durbin Meets Virtually With New AFL-CIO President
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2021
Congressmen Krishnamoorthi And Langevin Introduce Resolution Calling For Doubling Federal Funding For Career And Technical Education
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Aug. 27, 2021
Schakowsky Introduces Key Legislation to Grow Manufacturing Sector From Bottom Up
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Aug. 24, 2021
Rep. Kelly Votes to Pass Budget Resolution, Advance Build Back Better Plan
Rep. Robin Kelly
Aug. 24, 2021
House passes budget resolution advancing reconciliation package: Casten says now is the time for those who claim to be serious about climate change to show they mean it
Rep. Sean Casten
Aug. 23, 2021
Foster Statement on Budget Resolution
Rep. Bill Foster
Aug. 18, 2021
In Springfield, Duckworth, Durbin And Ossoff Highlight Wins From Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Aug. 16, 2021
Schneider Leads Bipartisan Reintroduction of Bill To Expand Family And Medical Leave Act To Cover Loss Of A Child
Rep. Brad Schneider
Aug. 11, 2021
Duckworth On Reconciliation Process: Democrats Pushing To Deliver For Working Illinoisans
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Aug. 11, 2021
Tweet - "Senate Democrats stood together to take the first step towards consideration of a bill that would make generational investments in our future--investments that address climate change, close the income and opportunity gaps... (1/2)"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 11, 2021
Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of Budget Resolution
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 10, 2021
Tweet - "Now that we've passed the bipartisan infrastructure package, @SenateDems are wasting no time in moving forward with President Biden's Build Back Better Agenda. Next up: continuing our efforts to rescue, recover, and rebuild our country."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 6, 2021
Tweet - "Our economy is growing because Democrats' investments in working people and their families are paying off. But that doesn't mean we can stop here--we must keep our foot on the gas and continue to build on our success. That starts with infrastructure."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 29, 2021
Nadler & Johnson Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Hold Judiciary Accountable to Workers
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 28, 2021
Duckworth to DoD and State: Take Swift Action to Find Alternative Employment Verification for Afghan Translators
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
July 27, 2021
After ADA's 31st Birthday, Duckworth Re-Introduces Bill to Strengthen the Landmark Civil Rights Law & Help More Small Businesses Become Accessible
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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May 4, 2022
Letter to J. Blanton, Architect of the Capitol, Gary Green, CEO of Compass Group, Joe Sargis, CFO of Restaurant Associates - Padilla Joins Efforts to Support Senate Cafeteria Workers and Ensure Contract Leads to Collective Bargaining Agreement
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 26, 2022
Letter to Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security - Durbin, Grassley Press DHS IG on Reported Attempts to Bury Allegations of Widespread Sexual Harassment and Misconduct
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 19, 2022
Speier, Underwood, and Scanlon Introduce Bill to Further Fix Congress' Broken Workplace Harassment and Discrimination Rules
Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
March 24, 2022
Casten Pledges to Not Participate in WTTW Voter Guide During Strike, Calls on Opponents To Do the Same
Rep.Sean Casten
March 18, 2022
Durbin Meets With Amalgamated Transit Union, Discusses New Resources For Worker Safety
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 15, 2022
Tweet - "Our nation is built on some fundamental ideas--like fairness. But millions of women across the U.S. are still doing the same job as men and being paid less for their work. On #EqualPayDay, I stand with women across the country in calling for equal pay for equal work."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 10, 2022
Quigley Secures Pay for White House Interns in Government Funding Bill
Rep.Mike Quigley
March 4, 2022
Tweet - "If you're a public service worker in Illinois or anywhere across the United States, make sure you take advantage of the PSLF Limited Waiver before 10/31/22. More information on how to do so can be found below."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 3, 2022
Sen. Smith, Rep. Underwood Introduce New Legislation to Expand FMLA Coverage, Strengthen Worker Protections
Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
March 3, 2022
Underwood, Smith Introduce New Legislation to Expand FMLA Coverage, Strengthen Worker Protections
Rep.Lauren Underwood
March 3, 2022
Tweet - "Attention Illinois Community Colleges: @USDOL has announced $45M to help marginalized and underrepresented populations overcome barriers to access career and technical education programs that can help connect them with good-paying jobs."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 3, 2022
Tweet - "When it comes to the American labor movement, all roads lead to Chicago. And few leaders have embodied the philosophy and solidarity of that movement better than my friend Tom Balanoff. Best of luck in retirement, Tom. I'll see you in Highland Park soon--watermelon juice on me."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 1, 2022
Tweet - "Tonight, I will be joined virtually by Hazel Crest Mayor @VernardAlsberry , @IBEW Local 134 Business Manage Don Finn, and Christine Morris, RN Site Manager at Heartland Health Services in Peoria, for @POTUS Biden's first State of the Union Address."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 16, 2022
Duckworth, Durbin Highlight Nearly 500 Rural Illinois Jobs Created or Saved Through Federal Investments
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 11, 2022
Duckworth Highlights Workforce Development Efforts at Lincoln Land Community College
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 8, 2022
"Davis, Pascrell Laud DOL Move to Unburden States to Waive Repayment of Certain Unemployment Insurance Benefits"
Rep.Danny Davis
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.Chuy Garcia, ...
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.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 20, 2021
Letter to Andy Jassy, President and CEO of Amazon and Jeffrey Bezos, Executive Chair of Amazon - Brown Demands Answers From Amazon on Labor Practices, Asks Department of Labor to Investigate
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Dec. 14, 2021
Durbin, Duckworth Meet With Illinois AFL-CIO Leaders On Infrastructure
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 21, 2021
Tweet - "The infrastructure package includes more than $7.5 billion for the construction of a national EV charging network and IBEW is leading the way to train the next generation of skilled workers to build and install this infrastructure."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 21, 2021
Tweet - "Was glad to join @IBEW Local 143 in Chicago on Friday to discuss how the bipartisan infrastructure package will benefit Illinois workers and help make our state a leader in electric vehicle manufacturing."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2021
Durbin: Infrastructure Bill Puts Illinois On Path To Lead Nation In EV Manufacturing
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 5, 2021
Schneider Statement on October Jobs Report
Rep.Brad Schneider
Nov. 3, 2021
Underwood Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Workers, Reduce Workplace Harassment
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Oct. 19, 2021
Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President, Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker, and Hon. Chuck Schumer, Majority Leader - Prioritize Comprehensive Paid Family Leave Program in Build Back Better Package
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
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.Danny Davis, ...
Oct. 18, 2021
Letter to Merrick Galand, US Attorney General - Klobuchar, Durbin, Colleagues Request Update from Justice Department on Efforts to Protect Election Officials and Workers
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 29, 2021
Letter to Hon. Martin Walsh, Secretary of Labor - On the OSHA Mandate
Rep.Mary Miller, ...
Sept. 28, 2021
Letter to Hon. Marty Walsh, Secretary of Labor - Regarding Oversight of Internship Economy
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Sept. 27, 2021
Rep. Kelly Announces Federal Grant Promoting Women's Right to Equal Pay
Rep.Robin Kelly
Sept. 24, 2021
Tweet - "Great to visit Little Village today with @SenAlexPadilla and hear from the Little Village Chamber of Commerce on how federal small business assistance programs like the PPP allowed local businesses to survive and support their communities."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 22, 2021
García, Horsford, Barragán Introduce Resolution to Designate National Hispanic Nurses Day
Rep.Chuy Garcia
Sept. 13, 2021
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Applauds Committee Passage of Workforce Development Funding In Build Back Better Act, Calls On Senate To Support
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 2, 2021
Durbin Meets Virtually With New AFL-CIO President
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2021
Congressmen Krishnamoorthi And Langevin Introduce Resolution Calling For Doubling Federal Funding For Career And Technical Education
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Aug. 27, 2021
Schakowsky Introduces Key Legislation to Grow Manufacturing Sector From Bottom Up
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Aug. 24, 2021
Rep. Kelly Votes to Pass Budget Resolution, Advance Build Back Better Plan
Rep.Robin Kelly
Aug. 24, 2021
House passes budget resolution advancing reconciliation package: Casten says now is the time for those who claim to be serious about climate change to show they mean it
Rep.Sean Casten
Aug. 23, 2021
Foster Statement on Budget Resolution
Rep.Bill Foster
Aug. 18, 2021
In Springfield, Duckworth, Durbin And Ossoff Highlight Wins From Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Aug. 16, 2021
Schneider Leads Bipartisan Reintroduction of Bill To Expand Family And Medical Leave Act To Cover Loss Of A Child
Rep.Brad Schneider
Aug. 11, 2021
Duckworth On Reconciliation Process: Democrats Pushing To Deliver For Working Illinoisans
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Aug. 11, 2021
Tweet - "Senate Democrats stood together to take the first step towards consideration of a bill that would make generational investments in our future--investments that address climate change, close the income and opportunity gaps... (1/2)"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 11, 2021
Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of Budget Resolution
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 10, 2021
Tweet - "Now that we've passed the bipartisan infrastructure package, @SenateDems are wasting no time in moving forward with President Biden's Build Back Better Agenda. Next up: continuing our efforts to rescue, recover, and rebuild our country."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 6, 2021
Tweet - "Our economy is growing because Democrats' investments in working people and their families are paying off. But that doesn't mean we can stop here--we must keep our foot on the gas and continue to build on our success. That starts with infrastructure."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 29, 2021
Nadler & Johnson Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Hold Judiciary Accountable to Workers
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 28, 2021
Duckworth to DoD and State: Take Swift Action to Find Alternative Employment Verification for Afghan Translators
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
July 27, 2021
After ADA's 31st Birthday, Duckworth Re-Introduces Bill to Strengthen the Landmark Civil Rights Law & Help More Small Businesses Become Accessible
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
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