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June 8, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke with @ILAFLCIO this morning about #COVID19, unemployment, & much more. This pandemic is impacting every aspect of our lives & working families are struggling. It is past time for Sen. McConnell to bring the House-passed #HeroesAct for a vote." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 22, 2020 In New Video, Durbin Speaks With UFCW President About Protecting Workers During The COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Dick Durbin
April 29, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Discuss COVID-19 Relief And Labor Protections With Illinois AFL-CIO Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 29, 2020 Tweet - "Countless Illinoisans have or may lose their jobs in the coming weeks due to #COVID19. @SenDuckworth & I spoke w/ @ILAFLCIO about pushing for commonsense measures like federal assistance for COBRA, hazard pay for front line workers, & increased safety standards at work." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 28, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - Reps. S. Garcia, Lowenthal, and Chu Lead House Democrats in Urging PPP Access for Labor Unions Rep. Danny Davis, ...
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "Countless working families in Illinois are dealing with the impact of this public health crisis. Spoke with @ILAFLCIO about providing relief to individuals & families in Illinois through unemployment insurance enhancements & cash payments provided within the CARES Act." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 31, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Relief Bill With Illinois AFL-CIO Sen. Dick Durbin
March 20, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Discuss Coronavirus Impact On Workers With Illinois AFL-CIO Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the United States Department of Defense - U.S. Senator Tina Smith & Democratic Senate Colleagues Defend Right of Department of Defense Civilian Workers to Engage in Collective Bargaining Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 3, 2020 Letter to Chairwoman Puchala, the Hon. Kyle Fortson, and the Hon. Gerald Fauth - Congressman Lowenthal, 35 Colleagues, Call On National Mediation Board To Help Low-Paid Airline Caterers In Labor Dispute Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Feb. 7, 2020 Tweet - "This morning it was great to speak at @CiscoBuildUnion Annual Meeting to discuss the importance of a strong unionized construction market in the Chicago region." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 6, 2020 Casten Votes to Strengthen Protections for Workers Rep. Sean Casten
Feb. 4, 2020 Duckworth Meets With UAW Members From Illinois Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker, the Hon. Steny Hoyer, Majority Leader, and the Hon. James Clyburn, Majority Whip of the House of Representatives - Golden Leads 75 Members of Congress to Call for Floor Vote on PRO Act Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to Kirk Davis, CEO of GateHouse Media, and Paul Bascobert, President and CEO of Gannett CO., Inc. - Baldwin, Brown, Menendez lead Senators Urging Media Companies to Recognize Workers' Unions Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 30, 2019 Congressman García's Message to Chicago Teachers, Students and Families Rep. Chuy Garcia
Oct. 22, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Menendez, Booker Press EPA on Abrupt End to Contract Negotiations with Employee Union Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 5, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker United States House of Representatives, the Hon. Nita Lowey, Chairwoman House Committee on Appropriations, and the Hon. Mike Quigley, Chairman Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government - Raskin Leads 217 Members in Supporting Federal Workers' Collective Bargaining Rights Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Aug. 1, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Durbin, Duckworth Urge VA Secretary To End Anti-Worker, Anti-Union Negotiation Tactics Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 31, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Urges VA Secretary to End Anti-Worker, Anti-Union Tactics Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 23, 2019 Letter to Andrew M. Saul, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Van Hollen, Cardin Lead Full Democratic Caucus in Urging Social Security Administrator to Respect Employees and Their Unions Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 26, 2019 Cortez Masto Cosponsors Legislation to Strengthen Rights of Public Sector Workers to Join Unions, Bargain Collectively Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 25, 2019 Schneider Co-Sponsors Protecting the Right to Organize Act Rep. Brad Schneider
May 22, 2019 Pocan and Schakowsky Lead More than 70 Members of Congress in Calling on Boeing to Release Information on Anti-Union Activity Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
May 21, 2019 Letter to Secretary Acosta, Secretary of Labor - Brown, Sanders, Murray Lead 20 Senators In Urging Labor Dept To Withdraw Proposed Rule That Would Deny Millions Of Workers Overtime Pay They Have Earned Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 3, 2019 Letter to the Hon. David Pekoske, Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration - Homeland Security Democrats Urge TSA to Continue to Allow Collective Bargaining for its Frontline Workforce Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
May 3, 2019 Tweet - "In August, I sent a letter opposing a new rule denying #homecare workers the choice to join together in strong unions and their ability to spend their wages the way they choose." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 8, 2019 Tweet - "Happy to say a few words this morning at the @CiscoBuildUnion Annual Meeting about the importance of strong unions and workforce training." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 14, 2019 Letter to Acting Commissioner Berryhill, SSA - Abandonment of Anti-Union Policies Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 28, 2018 Letter to Dennis Muilenburg, Chairman, President, and CEO of the Boeing Company and Robert Martinez, President of IAMAW - SC Members of Congress Respond to Boeing Letter Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Sept. 14, 2018 Tweet - "Standing in solidarity with the Chicago hospitality workers on strike for better health care and wages. I grew up in a union household and will continue to fight for our working families." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 5, 2018 Tweet - "Judge Kavanaugh claims he follows Supreme Court precedent. But in Agri Processor v. NLRB, he ignored a 7-2 Supreme Court decision and bent over backwards to take the side of a company against the workers it abused." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 4, 2018 The Hill - This Labor Day, Workers are Under Attack from GOP Policies Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Aug. 1, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alexander Acosta, Secretary of Labor and the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Director of the Office of Management and Budget - 47 Democrats Caution DOL About Plans to Weaken Hazardous Work Protections for Young Workers Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
July 10, 2018 Hoyer, Schakowsky, 130 Democrats Write Letter to President Trump to Rescind Illegal Anti-Worker Executive Orders Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
June 27, 2018 Durbin Statement On Janus V. AFSCME Supreme Court Decision Sen. Dick Durbin
June 27, 2018 Duckworth Statement on Janus v AFSCME Supreme Court Decision Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 26, 2018 Letter to Robert A. Iger, Chief Executive Officer for the Walt Disney Company - Sanders to Disney: Stop Paying Workers Starvation Wages Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Nov. 1, 2017 Tweet - "I grew up in a Union household. The Janus case is an attack on workers' right to organize, plain and simple. #StandWithWorkers" Sen. Dick Durbin
July 28, 2017 Letter to Donald J. Trump, President - Stand With Americans Against Nissan's Anti-Worker Campaign Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
July 12, 2016 Letter to Chairman John McCain and Ranking Member Jack Reed of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Protect Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces in Defense Bill Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 19, 2016 Payne, Jr., Nearly 90 Members Issue Joint Statement on Verizon Labor Negotiations Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 23, 2016 Letter to The Honorable Tom Cole, Chairman House Appropriations Committee and The Honorable Rosa Delauro, Ranking Member House Appropriations Committee - Role Back of Labor Action Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
March 1, 2016 Raja Endorsed by Powerful United Food and Commercial Workers Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 12, 2016 Illinois Fire Fighters Endorse Foster Rep. Bill Foster
Jan. 11, 2016 United Steelworkers Endorse Raja for Congress Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 13, 2015 Letter to Joh Cousins, CEO, Compass Group - Let Workers Organize Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 7, 2015 Huffington Post: Why We Celebrate Labor Day Rep. Mike Quigley
Sept. 4, 2015 Schakowsky: This Labor Day Americans Deserve a Raise and Fair Trade Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Aug. 28, 2015 Schakowsky Statement in Support of NLRB Joint Employer Ruling Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Date Title Politician
June 8, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke with @ILAFLCIO this morning about #COVID19, unemployment, & much more. This pandemic is impacting every aspect of our lives & working families are struggling. It is past time for Sen. McConnell to bring the House-passed #HeroesAct for a vote." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 22, 2020 In New Video, Durbin Speaks With UFCW President About Protecting Workers During The COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Dick Durbin
April 29, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Discuss COVID-19 Relief And Labor Protections With Illinois AFL-CIO Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 29, 2020 Tweet - "Countless Illinoisans have or may lose their jobs in the coming weeks due to #COVID19. @SenDuckworth & I spoke w/ @ILAFLCIO about pushing for commonsense measures like federal assistance for COBRA, hazard pay for front line workers, & increased safety standards at work." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 28, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - Reps. S. Garcia, Lowenthal, and Chu Lead House Democrats in Urging PPP Access for Labor Unions Rep.Danny Davis, ...
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "Countless working families in Illinois are dealing with the impact of this public health crisis. Spoke with @ILAFLCIO about providing relief to individuals & families in Illinois through unemployment insurance enhancements & cash payments provided within the CARES Act." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 31, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Relief Bill With Illinois AFL-CIO Sen.Dick Durbin
March 20, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Discuss Coronavirus Impact On Workers With Illinois AFL-CIO Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the United States Department of Defense - U.S. Senator Tina Smith & Democratic Senate Colleagues Defend Right of Department of Defense Civilian Workers to Engage in Collective Bargaining Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 3, 2020 Letter to Chairwoman Puchala, the Hon. Kyle Fortson, and the Hon. Gerald Fauth - Congressman Lowenthal, 35 Colleagues, Call On National Mediation Board To Help Low-Paid Airline Caterers In Labor Dispute Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Feb. 7, 2020 Tweet - "This morning it was great to speak at @CiscoBuildUnion Annual Meeting to discuss the importance of a strong unionized construction market in the Chicago region." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 6, 2020 Casten Votes to Strengthen Protections for Workers Rep.Sean Casten
Feb. 4, 2020 Duckworth Meets With UAW Members From Illinois Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker, the Hon. Steny Hoyer, Majority Leader, and the Hon. James Clyburn, Majority Whip of the House of Representatives - Golden Leads 75 Members of Congress to Call for Floor Vote on PRO Act Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to Kirk Davis, CEO of GateHouse Media, and Paul Bascobert, President and CEO of Gannett CO., Inc. - Baldwin, Brown, Menendez lead Senators Urging Media Companies to Recognize Workers' Unions Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 30, 2019 Congressman García's Message to Chicago Teachers, Students and Families Rep.Chuy Garcia
Oct. 22, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Menendez, Booker Press EPA on Abrupt End to Contract Negotiations with Employee Union Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 5, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker United States House of Representatives, the Hon. Nita Lowey, Chairwoman House Committee on Appropriations, and the Hon. Mike Quigley, Chairman Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government - Raskin Leads 217 Members in Supporting Federal Workers' Collective Bargaining Rights Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Aug. 1, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Durbin, Duckworth Urge VA Secretary To End Anti-Worker, Anti-Union Negotiation Tactics Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 31, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Urges VA Secretary to End Anti-Worker, Anti-Union Tactics Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 23, 2019 Letter to Andrew M. Saul, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Van Hollen, Cardin Lead Full Democratic Caucus in Urging Social Security Administrator to Respect Employees and Their Unions Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 26, 2019 Cortez Masto Cosponsors Legislation to Strengthen Rights of Public Sector Workers to Join Unions, Bargain Collectively Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 25, 2019 Schneider Co-Sponsors Protecting the Right to Organize Act Rep.Brad Schneider
May 22, 2019 Pocan and Schakowsky Lead More than 70 Members of Congress in Calling on Boeing to Release Information on Anti-Union Activity Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
May 21, 2019 Letter to Secretary Acosta, Secretary of Labor - Brown, Sanders, Murray Lead 20 Senators In Urging Labor Dept To Withdraw Proposed Rule That Would Deny Millions Of Workers Overtime Pay They Have Earned Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 3, 2019 Letter to the Hon. David Pekoske, Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration - Homeland Security Democrats Urge TSA to Continue to Allow Collective Bargaining for its Frontline Workforce Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
May 3, 2019 Tweet - "In August, I sent a letter opposing a new rule denying #homecare workers the choice to join together in strong unions and their ability to spend their wages the way they choose." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 8, 2019 Tweet - "Happy to say a few words this morning at the @CiscoBuildUnion Annual Meeting about the importance of strong unions and workforce training." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 14, 2019 Letter to Acting Commissioner Berryhill, SSA - Abandonment of Anti-Union Policies Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 28, 2018 Letter to Dennis Muilenburg, Chairman, President, and CEO of the Boeing Company and Robert Martinez, President of IAMAW - SC Members of Congress Respond to Boeing Letter Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Sept. 14, 2018 Tweet - "Standing in solidarity with the Chicago hospitality workers on strike for better health care and wages. I grew up in a union household and will continue to fight for our working families." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 5, 2018 Tweet - "Judge Kavanaugh claims he follows Supreme Court precedent. But in Agri Processor v. NLRB, he ignored a 7-2 Supreme Court decision and bent over backwards to take the side of a company against the workers it abused." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 4, 2018 The Hill - This Labor Day, Workers are Under Attack from GOP Policies Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Aug. 1, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Alexander Acosta, Secretary of Labor and the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Director of the Office of Management and Budget - 47 Democrats Caution DOL About Plans to Weaken Hazardous Work Protections for Young Workers Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
July 10, 2018 Hoyer, Schakowsky, 130 Democrats Write Letter to President Trump to Rescind Illegal Anti-Worker Executive Orders Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
June 27, 2018 Durbin Statement On Janus V. AFSCME Supreme Court Decision Sen.Dick Durbin
June 27, 2018 Duckworth Statement on Janus v AFSCME Supreme Court Decision Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 26, 2018 Letter to Robert A. Iger, Chief Executive Officer for the Walt Disney Company - Sanders to Disney: Stop Paying Workers Starvation Wages Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Nov. 1, 2017 Tweet - "I grew up in a Union household. The Janus case is an attack on workers' right to organize, plain and simple. #StandWithWorkers" Sen.Dick Durbin
July 28, 2017 Letter to Donald J. Trump, President - Stand With Americans Against Nissan's Anti-Worker Campaign Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
July 12, 2016 Letter to Chairman John McCain and Ranking Member Jack Reed of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Protect Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces in Defense Bill Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 19, 2016 Payne, Jr., Nearly 90 Members Issue Joint Statement on Verizon Labor Negotiations Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 23, 2016 Letter to The Honorable Tom Cole, Chairman House Appropriations Committee and The Honorable Rosa Delauro, Ranking Member House Appropriations Committee - Role Back of Labor Action Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
March 1, 2016 Raja Endorsed by Powerful United Food and Commercial Workers Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 12, 2016 Illinois Fire Fighters Endorse Foster Rep.Bill Foster
Jan. 11, 2016 United Steelworkers Endorse Raja for Congress Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 13, 2015 Letter to Joh Cousins, CEO, Compass Group - Let Workers Organize Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 7, 2015 Huffington Post: Why We Celebrate Labor Day Rep.Mike Quigley
Sept. 4, 2015 Schakowsky: This Labor Day Americans Deserve a Raise and Fair Trade Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Aug. 28, 2015 Schakowsky Statement in Support of NLRB Joint Employer Ruling Rep.Jan Schakowsky
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