Mark Takano: “I thank the gentleman for yielding. I rise in strong support of the Protecting the Right to Organize Act. I rise in…”

“I thank the gentleman for yielding. I rise in strong support of the Protecting the Right to Organize Act. I rise in support of unions and millions of workers fighting for higher wages, better benefits, and safe working conditions. For years, Republicans and corporate interests have been chipping away at the rights of workers in America. Employers are aggressively waging a campaign against unions and against the best interests of their workers. It is illegal for employers to intimidate workers who want to join unions, but it is still happening, because these union-busting bosses are not being held responsible. The PRO Act will ensure that penalties are enforced to help put an end to these antiunion activities. American workers are putting in the work; they should also be reaping the rewards of their labor. The PRO Act will help workers stand together to demand their fair share and to make their bosses listen. Mr. Chair, I enter into the Record a letter from the International Longshore and Warehouse Union in support of the PRO Act. International Longshore & Warehouse Union, San Francisco, California, February 3, 2020. Dear Representative: As President of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU), I urge you to support the PRO Act (Protecting the Right to Organize Act, H.R. 2474) when debated on the House Floor this week. The ILWU further urges you to oppose amendments that would weaken this important legislation.…”