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April 26, 2021
Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the US - Baldwin, Duckworth, Warren And Senate Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Issue Delayed OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard for Workers
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 23, 2021
Schakowsky, Pocan, Levin & Colleagues Demand Justice for Burmese Workers
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
April 22, 2021
Tweet - "#EarthDay2021 is a testimony to what we can achieve when we come together to protect the Earth, the only planet we've got. I hope you'll join me in supporting the #AmericanJobsPlan to tackle climate change, create good-paying jobs, & preserve the Earth for our kids and grandkids."
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 21, 2021
Tweet - "Preparing American workers for the future will strengthen the middle class and reaffirm our standing as an innovative global economic power. That's why @SenatorWarnock, @RepCheri, and I are coming together to introduce the Investing in Tomorrow's Workforce Act."
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 20, 2021
Tweet - "No one should have to choose between caring for a loved one & losing their job. This pandemic has shown us how important it is to update the Family and Medical Leave Act to fit the needs of 21st century families."
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 20, 2021
Congresswoman Escobar Joins Senator Markey and Congresswoman Ocasio-Cortez to Reintroduce the Green New Deal Resolution
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 20, 2021
Training in High-Demand Roles to Improve Veteran Employment Act
Rep. Mike Bost
April 19, 2021
Durbin, Warnock, Bustos Introduce Bill To Invest In American Workforce
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 16, 2021
Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
April 16, 2021
Rep. Mike Levin Introduces Bipartisan Bill with Ranking Member Mike Bost to Improve Veterans' Job Training and Education Benefits
Rep. Mike Bost, ...
April 15, 2021
Rep. Casten Votes to Secure Equal Pay for Women, Help Close Gender Wage Gap
Rep. Sean Casten
April 15, 2021
Congressman García Votes to End Gender Wage Discrimination
Rep. Chuy Garcia
April 15, 2021
Paycheck Fairness Act
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
April 15, 2021
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Hails The Passage Of The Paycheck Fairness Act, Which He Cosponsored
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
April 12, 2021
Letter to President Joseph Biden - Cotton, Colleagues Ask President Biden to Support Funding for Increased U.S. Semiconductor Production
Rep. Bill Foster, ...
April 1, 2021
Foster Statement on the American Jobs Plan
Rep. Bill Foster
March 31, 2021
Duckworth Joins Hirono in Reintroducing Impact Aid Bill to Fund School Infrastructure Projects
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 30, 2021
Letter to Honorable Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States and Honorable Kamala D. Harris, Vice President of the United States - Dingell, Pressley, Lamb, Jayapal Lead Call for Historic Investment in Home and Community-Based Services in Recovery Package
Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
March 30, 2021
Tweet - "Gun violence is a public health crisis and we must respond with urgency. Today I joined @senvillivalam, @senatorjacqui, @SenatorHunter, @LamontJRobinson, and other community leaders in Chicago to call for action at the federal & state levels to address this crisis."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 29, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Sethuraman Panchanathan, Director of the National Science Foundation - Van Hollen, Brown, Klobuchar Request Support for Women in Research Workforce
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 25, 2021
Equal Pay Day
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 24, 2021
Tweet - "Our nation is built on some fundamental ideas--like fairness. But there are millions of women across the U.S. today who are doing the same job as men & being paid less. On #EqualPayDay, I stand with women across the country in calling for equal pay for equal work."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 24, 2021
Letter to Labor Secretary Walsh - Democrats Outline Unemployment Insurance Technology Priorities for American Rescue Plan Funds
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 22, 2021
Duckworth Votes to Confirm Marty Walsh as Labor Secretary
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 19, 2021
Underwood-Backed American Dream and Promise Act Passes the House
Rep. Lauren Underwood
March 18, 2021
Duckworth, Cornyn Re-Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Allow Servicemembers Time to Grieve Deceased Children
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 17, 2021
The Working Families Flexibility Act
Rep. Mary Miller
March 16, 2021
Rep. LaHood Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Workforce Development and Trucking Industry
Rep. Darin LaHood
March 11, 2021
Durbin, Cortez Masto Introduce Legislation To Allow Dreamers To Work In Congress
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 9, 2021
Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021
Rep. Chuy Garcia
March 9, 2021
Congressman García Votes to Support Passage of Landmark Pro-Workers Bill
Rep. Chuy Garcia
March 9, 2021
Bringing America Back to Normal with American Rescue Plan
Rep. Brad Schneider
March 9, 2021
Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021
Rep. Mary Miller
March 6, 2021
Tweet - "Proud that provisions from my Strengthening America's Health Care Readiness Act will be included in the American Rescue Plan, providing a historic $1B investment in our pipeline of doctors, nurses & other health heroes to address health disparities & workforce shortages."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 5, 2021
Durbin Announced Inclusion Of His Provisions To Address Health Care Disparities & Workforce Shortages In American Rescue Plan
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 5, 2021
Tweet - "Just voted in favor of @SenSanders' proposal to increase the federal minimum wage to $15 by 2025. This increase is long overdue and this fight is far from over. I won't stop until we get to $15."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 3, 2021
Klobuchar, Duckworth, Colleagues Introduce "Marshall Plan for Moms" Resolution to Support Mothers in the American Workforce
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 3, 2021
Tweet - "Nearly one year ago, @chicagolabor asked me to help laid-off workers keep their employer health insurance plans. So proud that we could work together to include full COBRA coverage in the final draft of the American Rescue Plan. Millions of families will benefit as a result."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 3, 2021
Durbin Statement On 100% COBRA Subsidy Included In Senate Version Of The American Rescue Plan
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 3, 2021
Letter to Honorable Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Grassley, Durbin To DHS: Implement H-1B Visa Program
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 3, 2021
Tweet - "Senator @ChuckGrassley and I are calling on DHS to expeditiously implement an agency rule to reform the allocation of new H-1B visas to help protect American workers from displacement and migrant workers from exploitation."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 1, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States, and Kamala Harris, Vice President of the United States - Release: Progressives Urge Biden Administration to Overrule Senate Parliamentarian
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Feb. 25, 2021
Letter to Speaer Pelosi, Leader Hoyer, and Whip Clayton - Led by Golden and Levin, 110 Lawmakers Push for Quick Action to Protect the Right to Organize
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Feb. 25, 2021
LaHood, Bipartisan Group Introduce Legislation to Encourage Investment in Innovation
Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
Feb. 25, 2021
Duckworth, Maloney & Blumenthal Re-Introduce Bill to Create Compensation Fund for Essential Workers
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 24, 2021
Tweet - "A $15 federal minimum wage is long overdue. Illinois is already leading the way to $15 an hour by 2025. It's time for the federal government to catch up."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 23, 2021
Letter to President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris - DeLauro, Pressley, Colleagues Urge President Biden to Include Robust Paid Leave Protections in Next COVID Relief Package
Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Feb. 19, 2021
Tweet - "This #NationalCaregiversDay, I'm committed to helping our caregivers succeed & will always support policies such as overtime pay protections, paid sick days, workplace safety improvements, and worker training programs to lift them up."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 19, 2021
Tweet - "We can stand up for laid off workers during this pandemic by providing federal assistance for COBRA so they can remain on their employer health plans at no cost during this national public health crisis. Good to speak with @AFLCIO today on this and the American Rescue Plan."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 19, 2021
Tweet - "Spoke with Illinois @AFGENational members today. I'm committed to ensuring that federal employee collective bargaining rights are protected and expanded--and that hardworking federal employees continue to have a seat at the negotiating table with our agencies."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Date
Title
Politician
April 26, 2021
Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the US - Baldwin, Duckworth, Warren And Senate Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Issue Delayed OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard for Workers
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 23, 2021
Schakowsky, Pocan, Levin & Colleagues Demand Justice for Burmese Workers
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
April 22, 2021
Tweet - "#EarthDay2021 is a testimony to what we can achieve when we come together to protect the Earth, the only planet we've got. I hope you'll join me in supporting the #AmericanJobsPlan to tackle climate change, create good-paying jobs, & preserve the Earth for our kids and grandkids."
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 21, 2021
Tweet - "Preparing American workers for the future will strengthen the middle class and reaffirm our standing as an innovative global economic power. That's why @SenatorWarnock, @RepCheri, and I are coming together to introduce the Investing in Tomorrow's Workforce Act."
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 20, 2021
Tweet - "No one should have to choose between caring for a loved one & losing their job. This pandemic has shown us how important it is to update the Family and Medical Leave Act to fit the needs of 21st century families."
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 20, 2021
Congresswoman Escobar Joins Senator Markey and Congresswoman Ocasio-Cortez to Reintroduce the Green New Deal Resolution
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 20, 2021
Training in High-Demand Roles to Improve Veteran Employment Act
Rep.Mike Bost
April 19, 2021
Durbin, Warnock, Bustos Introduce Bill To Invest In American Workforce
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 16, 2021
Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
April 16, 2021
Rep. Mike Levin Introduces Bipartisan Bill with Ranking Member Mike Bost to Improve Veterans' Job Training and Education Benefits
Rep.Mike Bost, ...
April 15, 2021
Rep. Casten Votes to Secure Equal Pay for Women, Help Close Gender Wage Gap
Rep.Sean Casten
April 15, 2021
Congressman García Votes to End Gender Wage Discrimination
Rep.Chuy Garcia
April 15, 2021
Paycheck Fairness Act
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
April 15, 2021
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Hails The Passage Of The Paycheck Fairness Act, Which He Cosponsored
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
April 12, 2021
Letter to President Joseph Biden - Cotton, Colleagues Ask President Biden to Support Funding for Increased U.S. Semiconductor Production
Rep.Bill Foster, ...
April 1, 2021
Foster Statement on the American Jobs Plan
Rep.Bill Foster
March 31, 2021
Duckworth Joins Hirono in Reintroducing Impact Aid Bill to Fund School Infrastructure Projects
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 30, 2021
Letter to Honorable Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States and Honorable Kamala D. Harris, Vice President of the United States - Dingell, Pressley, Lamb, Jayapal Lead Call for Historic Investment in Home and Community-Based Services in Recovery Package
Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
March 30, 2021
Tweet - "Gun violence is a public health crisis and we must respond with urgency. Today I joined @senvillivalam, @senatorjacqui, @SenatorHunter, @LamontJRobinson, and other community leaders in Chicago to call for action at the federal & state levels to address this crisis."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 29, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Sethuraman Panchanathan, Director of the National Science Foundation - Van Hollen, Brown, Klobuchar Request Support for Women in Research Workforce
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 25, 2021
Equal Pay Day
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 24, 2021
Tweet - "Our nation is built on some fundamental ideas--like fairness. But there are millions of women across the U.S. today who are doing the same job as men & being paid less. On #EqualPayDay, I stand with women across the country in calling for equal pay for equal work."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 24, 2021
Letter to Labor Secretary Walsh - Democrats Outline Unemployment Insurance Technology Priorities for American Rescue Plan Funds
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 22, 2021
Duckworth Votes to Confirm Marty Walsh as Labor Secretary
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 19, 2021
Underwood-Backed American Dream and Promise Act Passes the House
Rep.Lauren Underwood
March 18, 2021
Duckworth, Cornyn Re-Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Allow Servicemembers Time to Grieve Deceased Children
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 17, 2021
The Working Families Flexibility Act
Rep.Mary Miller
March 16, 2021
Rep. LaHood Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Workforce Development and Trucking Industry
Rep.Darin LaHood
March 11, 2021
Durbin, Cortez Masto Introduce Legislation To Allow Dreamers To Work In Congress
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 9, 2021
Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021
Rep.Chuy Garcia
March 9, 2021
Congressman García Votes to Support Passage of Landmark Pro-Workers Bill
Rep.Chuy Garcia
March 9, 2021
Bringing America Back to Normal with American Rescue Plan
Rep.Brad Schneider
March 9, 2021
Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021
Rep.Mary Miller
March 6, 2021
Tweet - "Proud that provisions from my Strengthening America's Health Care Readiness Act will be included in the American Rescue Plan, providing a historic $1B investment in our pipeline of doctors, nurses & other health heroes to address health disparities & workforce shortages."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 5, 2021
Durbin Announced Inclusion Of His Provisions To Address Health Care Disparities & Workforce Shortages In American Rescue Plan
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 5, 2021
Tweet - "Just voted in favor of @SenSanders' proposal to increase the federal minimum wage to $15 by 2025. This increase is long overdue and this fight is far from over. I won't stop until we get to $15."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 3, 2021
Klobuchar, Duckworth, Colleagues Introduce "Marshall Plan for Moms" Resolution to Support Mothers in the American Workforce
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 3, 2021
Tweet - "Nearly one year ago, @chicagolabor asked me to help laid-off workers keep their employer health insurance plans. So proud that we could work together to include full COBRA coverage in the final draft of the American Rescue Plan. Millions of families will benefit as a result."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 3, 2021
Durbin Statement On 100% COBRA Subsidy Included In Senate Version Of The American Rescue Plan
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 3, 2021
Letter to Honorable Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Grassley, Durbin To DHS: Implement H-1B Visa Program
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 3, 2021
Tweet - "Senator @ChuckGrassley and I are calling on DHS to expeditiously implement an agency rule to reform the allocation of new H-1B visas to help protect American workers from displacement and migrant workers from exploitation."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 1, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States, and Kamala Harris, Vice President of the United States - Release: Progressives Urge Biden Administration to Overrule Senate Parliamentarian
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Feb. 25, 2021
Letter to Speaer Pelosi, Leader Hoyer, and Whip Clayton - Led by Golden and Levin, 110 Lawmakers Push for Quick Action to Protect the Right to Organize
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Feb. 25, 2021
LaHood, Bipartisan Group Introduce Legislation to Encourage Investment in Innovation
Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
Feb. 25, 2021
Duckworth, Maloney & Blumenthal Re-Introduce Bill to Create Compensation Fund for Essential Workers
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 24, 2021
Tweet - "A $15 federal minimum wage is long overdue. Illinois is already leading the way to $15 an hour by 2025. It's time for the federal government to catch up."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 23, 2021
Letter to President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris - DeLauro, Pressley, Colleagues Urge President Biden to Include Robust Paid Leave Protections in Next COVID Relief Package
Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Feb. 19, 2021
Tweet - "This #NationalCaregiversDay, I'm committed to helping our caregivers succeed & will always support policies such as overtime pay protections, paid sick days, workplace safety improvements, and worker training programs to lift them up."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 19, 2021
Tweet - "We can stand up for laid off workers during this pandemic by providing federal assistance for COBRA so they can remain on their employer health plans at no cost during this national public health crisis. Good to speak with @AFLCIO today on this and the American Rescue Plan."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 19, 2021
Tweet - "Spoke with Illinois @AFGENational members today. I'm committed to ensuring that federal employee collective bargaining rights are protected and expanded--and that hardworking federal employees continue to have a seat at the negotiating table with our agencies."
Sen.Dick Durbin
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