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Feb. 18, 2021
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Hails President Biden's Support For Provision He's Spearheaded To Eliminate Country-Based Discrimination For Employment-Based Green Cards
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 11, 2021
Schneider, Mckinley Introduce Bill to Address Ppe Shortages, Boost Production in America
Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Feb. 10, 2021
Congresswoman Mary Miller on Metropolis Honeywell Plant
Rep. Mary Miller
Feb. 9, 2021
Sen. Smith, Durbin, Rep. Schneider Introduce Bill to Help State, Local Governments Provide Paid Leave to Employees During Pandemic
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 9, 2021
Durbin, Schneider Introduce Bill To Help State And Local Governments Provide Paid Leave To Employees During Pandemic
Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Feb. 8, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Brian Deese, Director of the National Economic Council - Duckworth, Durbin Join Klobuchar, Democratic Colleagues to Express Urgency in Working with Biden Administration to Support Efforts to Help Women Return to The Workforce
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 8, 2021
Durbin Discusses Supporting Caregivers With NDWA And SEIU
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 6, 2021
Tweet - "Proud to support @PattyMurray's #PROAct. I grew up in a union household, so I understand how important the right to organize is for working families across America. Stronger unions mean a stronger and fairer economy for us all."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 4, 2021
Schneider Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Support Retailers Struggling During the Pandemic
Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Feb. 3, 2021
Letter to Mr. Brian Deese, Director of The National Economic Council - Brown Joins Colleagues in Urging Biden Administration to Support Efforts to Help Women Return to The Workforce
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 2, 2021
Bost Introduces Bill to Help Unemployed Veterans Get Back to Work
Rep. Mike Bost
Feb. 2, 2021
Durbin Discusses Supporting Workers With Secretary Of Labor Nominee Marty Walsh
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021
Tweet - "Spoke with @MartyJWalsh today about his nomination to be Pres. Biden's Secretary of Labor. As a former leader of a labor union, Marty knows what we must do to support American workers amid this unprecedented crisis. He has my full support."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021
Axne, Durbin Introduce Legislation to Provide Tax Relief for Unemployed Americans
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 29, 2021
Tweet - "Women still make only 82 cents for every dollar paid to men on average--and the gap is even wider for women of color. I have long been a proud supporter of the #PaycheckFairnessAct. We cannot rest until equal pay is a reality."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 25, 2021
After Trump's Refusal to Protect Workers During Pandemic, Duckworth & Durbin Applaud President Biden's Move to Create Emergency OSHA Standard to Keep Workers Safe from COVID-19
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 21, 2021
Bost, Davis Issue Joint Statement on President Biden's Keystone Xl Pipeline Executive Order
Rep. Mike Bost
Jan. 21, 2021
Congressman Casten Statement on President Biden Rejoining the Paris Climate Agreement
Rep. Sean Casten
Jan. 21, 2021
Phillips, Crow, Underwood, Panetta, and Colleagues to Introduce Bicameral Health Force, Resilience Force, And Jobs to Fight COVID-19 Act to Combat Public Health and Economic Crises
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 11, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Newhouse Leads Call to Protect Agricultural Workers
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Jan. 11, 2021
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Introduces The Public Service Appreciation Through Loan Forgiveness Act
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 21, 2020
Congressional Bipartisan Solar Caucus Applauds Clean Energy Inclusion In Omnibus Spending Bill
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 21, 2020
Foster Statement on Bipartisan COVID Relief Package
Rep. Bill Foster
Dec. 18, 2020
Gao Issues Report Evaluating Effectiveness of "Move Over" Laws to Protect First Responders in Response to Push from Duckworth, Durbin, Fischer & Bustos
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 8, 2020
Tweet - "The heroic efforts of our nation's frontline health care workers are inspiring a new generation of medical leaders. We should be doing everything we can to help these aspiring young scientists, doctors, & nurses realize their dreams & enter the health care workforce."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 24, 2020
Bustos, Durbin, Duckworth, Loebsack Secure New Initiative to Bolster Staffing at Usp Thomson
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 12, 2020
Rush Introduces Bicameral Legislation to Create One Million Jobs Through Environmental Conservation Projects
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 29, 2020
Tweet - "Latina women make 55 cents on the dollar as compared to white men. Latinas and their families deserve better. @HouseDemocrats already passed legislation to address this issue -- the Senate must do its part to pass the #PaycheckFairnessAct! #LatinasAreEssential"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 26, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - House Democrats to DOL: Proposed Rule to Increase Employee Misclassification Will Cost Workers and the Economy
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Oct. 22, 2020
Tweet - "80% of the people leaving the workforce last month were women. The House passed the #HEROESAct months ago to help working moms & families get through this crisis. Senate Rs have yet to pass any kind of relief package whatsoever. It's time they get their act together. #MomsBailout"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 22, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - Cortez Masto Joins Colleagues in Opposition to Administration's Attempt to Misclassify Workers
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 5, 2020
Duckworth, Hirono, Colleagues Introduce Federal Worker Leave Fairness Act
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 2, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Jeanne Klinefelter Wilson, Acting Assistant Secretary of the Employee Benefits Security Administration - Democrats Criticize Proposed Labor Department Rule Weakening Tool to Advance Financial Interests of Workers and Retirees
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 1, 2020
Federal Government Invests $3.3 Million to Provide Critical Infrastructure Improvements to Expand Industrial Site in Calumet City, Illinois, Opportunity Zone
Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Sept. 29, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - Gillibrand, Colleagues Condemn Trump Administration's Failure To Protect Workers From Risks During The Pandemic; Urge OSHA To Protect Workers From COVID-19
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 29, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Russell Vought, Acting Dir. of the Office of Management and Budget - Oversight Chairs Condemn Trump Administration on Cancellation of Diversity, Anti-Racism Training
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Sept. 25, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Russell Vought, Dir. of the Office of Management and Budget, and the Hon. Pat Cipollone, White House Counsel to the President - Booker Leads Senate Judiciary Democrats Demanding Answers from Trump Administration Officials on Executive Order Banning Anti-Bias Training for Federal Agencies and Contractors
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 24, 2020
García, DeLauro and Watson Coleman Introduce Expanding Representation at HHS Act of 2020
Rep. Chuy Garcia
Sept. 21, 2020
Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General - Booker Leads Judiciary Democrats Pressing Barr on Reports of Rollback of Anti-Bias Training at Justice Department
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 18, 2020
Underwood-Backed Legislation to Protect Pregnant Workers Passes the House
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Sept. 16, 2020
Tweet - "Illinois is not alone facing a serious revenue loss resulting from this pandemic. State and local governments around the country are being forced to slash budgets and cut jobs as they face record revenue loss and increased costs of fighting the virus."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 14, 2020
Bipartisan House Coalition Introduces Legislation to Create Task Force on the Experiences of Black Women and Girls in America
Rep. Robin Kelly
Sept. 8, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Steven T. Mnuchin and the Hon. Russell T. Vought - Senators Collins, Van Hollen Lead Bipartisan Push to Make Payroll Tax Deferral Optional for Federal Employees and Service Members
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 7, 2020
Tweet - "Today we honor the resilience of American workers & celebrate all the progress we have made in building a safer and more equitable workplace. But we cannot forget that our work to ensure opportunity for all is not yet done. Until that day, we must keep fighting."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 7, 2020
Tweet - "It was great to spend Labor Day at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Pullman National Monument Campus."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 30, 2020
Tweet - "During this crisis, @ILCULeague stepped in to offer small businesses & nonprofits financial relief, including thru the Paycheck Protection Program. But we must do more. I'm calling on my colleagues to extend PPP & offer relief to help businesses stay open & keep employees paid."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2020
Durbin Discusses Paycheck Protection Program With Illinois Credit Union League
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 21, 2020
Tweet - "Spoke w/leaders from @UniteHerelocal1 today about my efforts to help workers who've lost their jobs as a result of this pandemic. Congress must step in & help mitigate the impact of this pandemic by ensuring continued access to health insurance & enhanced unemployment benefits."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 21, 2020
Durbin Discusses Health Care Protection During Pandemic With Union Leaders
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 21, 2020
Durbin Joins Minority Business Owners To Discuss The Paycheck Protection Program
Sen. Dick Durbin
Date
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Politician
Feb. 18, 2021
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Hails President Biden's Support For Provision He's Spearheaded To Eliminate Country-Based Discrimination For Employment-Based Green Cards
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 11, 2021
Schneider, Mckinley Introduce Bill to Address Ppe Shortages, Boost Production in America
Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Feb. 10, 2021
Congresswoman Mary Miller on Metropolis Honeywell Plant
Rep.Mary Miller
Feb. 9, 2021
Sen. Smith, Durbin, Rep. Schneider Introduce Bill to Help State, Local Governments Provide Paid Leave to Employees During Pandemic
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 9, 2021
Durbin, Schneider Introduce Bill To Help State And Local Governments Provide Paid Leave To Employees During Pandemic
Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Feb. 8, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Brian Deese, Director of the National Economic Council - Duckworth, Durbin Join Klobuchar, Democratic Colleagues to Express Urgency in Working with Biden Administration to Support Efforts to Help Women Return to The Workforce
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 8, 2021
Durbin Discusses Supporting Caregivers With NDWA And SEIU
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 6, 2021
Tweet - "Proud to support @PattyMurray's #PROAct. I grew up in a union household, so I understand how important the right to organize is for working families across America. Stronger unions mean a stronger and fairer economy for us all."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 4, 2021
Schneider Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Support Retailers Struggling During the Pandemic
Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Feb. 3, 2021
Letter to Mr. Brian Deese, Director of The National Economic Council - Brown Joins Colleagues in Urging Biden Administration to Support Efforts to Help Women Return to The Workforce
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 2, 2021
Bost Introduces Bill to Help Unemployed Veterans Get Back to Work
Rep.Mike Bost
Feb. 2, 2021
Durbin Discusses Supporting Workers With Secretary Of Labor Nominee Marty Walsh
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021
Tweet - "Spoke with @MartyJWalsh today about his nomination to be Pres. Biden's Secretary of Labor. As a former leader of a labor union, Marty knows what we must do to support American workers amid this unprecedented crisis. He has my full support."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021
Axne, Durbin Introduce Legislation to Provide Tax Relief for Unemployed Americans
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 29, 2021
Tweet - "Women still make only 82 cents for every dollar paid to men on average--and the gap is even wider for women of color. I have long been a proud supporter of the #PaycheckFairnessAct. We cannot rest until equal pay is a reality."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 25, 2021
After Trump's Refusal to Protect Workers During Pandemic, Duckworth & Durbin Applaud President Biden's Move to Create Emergency OSHA Standard to Keep Workers Safe from COVID-19
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 21, 2021
Bost, Davis Issue Joint Statement on President Biden's Keystone Xl Pipeline Executive Order
Rep.Mike Bost
Jan. 21, 2021
Congressman Casten Statement on President Biden Rejoining the Paris Climate Agreement
Rep.Sean Casten
Jan. 21, 2021
Phillips, Crow, Underwood, Panetta, and Colleagues to Introduce Bicameral Health Force, Resilience Force, And Jobs to Fight COVID-19 Act to Combat Public Health and Economic Crises
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 11, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Newhouse Leads Call to Protect Agricultural Workers
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Jan. 11, 2021
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Introduces The Public Service Appreciation Through Loan Forgiveness Act
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 21, 2020
Congressional Bipartisan Solar Caucus Applauds Clean Energy Inclusion In Omnibus Spending Bill
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 21, 2020
Foster Statement on Bipartisan COVID Relief Package
Rep.Bill Foster
Dec. 18, 2020
Gao Issues Report Evaluating Effectiveness of "Move Over" Laws to Protect First Responders in Response to Push from Duckworth, Durbin, Fischer & Bustos
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 8, 2020
Tweet - "The heroic efforts of our nation's frontline health care workers are inspiring a new generation of medical leaders. We should be doing everything we can to help these aspiring young scientists, doctors, & nurses realize their dreams & enter the health care workforce."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 24, 2020
Bustos, Durbin, Duckworth, Loebsack Secure New Initiative to Bolster Staffing at Usp Thomson
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 12, 2020
Rush Introduces Bicameral Legislation to Create One Million Jobs Through Environmental Conservation Projects
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 29, 2020
Tweet - "Latina women make 55 cents on the dollar as compared to white men. Latinas and their families deserve better. @HouseDemocrats already passed legislation to address this issue -- the Senate must do its part to pass the #PaycheckFairnessAct! #LatinasAreEssential"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 26, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - House Democrats to DOL: Proposed Rule to Increase Employee Misclassification Will Cost Workers and the Economy
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Oct. 22, 2020
Tweet - "80% of the people leaving the workforce last month were women. The House passed the #HEROESAct months ago to help working moms & families get through this crisis. Senate Rs have yet to pass any kind of relief package whatsoever. It's time they get their act together. #MomsBailout"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 22, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - Cortez Masto Joins Colleagues in Opposition to Administration's Attempt to Misclassify Workers
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 5, 2020
Duckworth, Hirono, Colleagues Introduce Federal Worker Leave Fairness Act
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 2, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Jeanne Klinefelter Wilson, Acting Assistant Secretary of the Employee Benefits Security Administration - Democrats Criticize Proposed Labor Department Rule Weakening Tool to Advance Financial Interests of Workers and Retirees
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 1, 2020
Federal Government Invests $3.3 Million to Provide Critical Infrastructure Improvements to Expand Industrial Site in Calumet City, Illinois, Opportunity Zone
Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Sept. 29, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - Gillibrand, Colleagues Condemn Trump Administration's Failure To Protect Workers From Risks During The Pandemic; Urge OSHA To Protect Workers From COVID-19
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 29, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Russell Vought, Acting Dir. of the Office of Management and Budget - Oversight Chairs Condemn Trump Administration on Cancellation of Diversity, Anti-Racism Training
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Sept. 25, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Russell Vought, Dir. of the Office of Management and Budget, and the Hon. Pat Cipollone, White House Counsel to the President - Booker Leads Senate Judiciary Democrats Demanding Answers from Trump Administration Officials on Executive Order Banning Anti-Bias Training for Federal Agencies and Contractors
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 24, 2020
García, DeLauro and Watson Coleman Introduce Expanding Representation at HHS Act of 2020
Rep.Chuy Garcia
Sept. 21, 2020
Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General - Booker Leads Judiciary Democrats Pressing Barr on Reports of Rollback of Anti-Bias Training at Justice Department
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 18, 2020
Underwood-Backed Legislation to Protect Pregnant Workers Passes the House
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Sept. 16, 2020
Tweet - "Illinois is not alone facing a serious revenue loss resulting from this pandemic. State and local governments around the country are being forced to slash budgets and cut jobs as they face record revenue loss and increased costs of fighting the virus."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 14, 2020
Bipartisan House Coalition Introduces Legislation to Create Task Force on the Experiences of Black Women and Girls in America
Rep.Robin Kelly
Sept. 8, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Steven T. Mnuchin and the Hon. Russell T. Vought - Senators Collins, Van Hollen Lead Bipartisan Push to Make Payroll Tax Deferral Optional for Federal Employees and Service Members
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 7, 2020
Tweet - "Today we honor the resilience of American workers & celebrate all the progress we have made in building a safer and more equitable workplace. But we cannot forget that our work to ensure opportunity for all is not yet done. Until that day, we must keep fighting."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 7, 2020
Tweet - "It was great to spend Labor Day at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Pullman National Monument Campus."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 30, 2020
Tweet - "During this crisis, @ILCULeague stepped in to offer small businesses & nonprofits financial relief, including thru the Paycheck Protection Program. But we must do more. I'm calling on my colleagues to extend PPP & offer relief to help businesses stay open & keep employees paid."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2020
Durbin Discusses Paycheck Protection Program With Illinois Credit Union League
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 21, 2020
Tweet - "Spoke w/leaders from @UniteHerelocal1 today about my efforts to help workers who've lost their jobs as a result of this pandemic. Congress must step in & help mitigate the impact of this pandemic by ensuring continued access to health insurance & enhanced unemployment benefits."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 21, 2020
Durbin Discusses Health Care Protection During Pandemic With Union Leaders
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 21, 2020
Durbin Joins Minority Business Owners To Discuss The Paycheck Protection Program
Sen.Dick Durbin
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