Mark Takano: “So, is this legislation likely to make this problem worse?”

“Progress is not permanent. Rights do not protect themselves. Democracy does not defend itself.”

It’s time that labor standards caught up. I’m proud to continue partnering with Senator Sanders in reintroducing this bill to make sure that the gains from historically high productivity are felt by all American workers.

Let’s finish the assignment, make Dr. King’s dream a reality, and fulfill the promise of a better America.

The 40-hour workweek was established in law nearly 90 years ago.