"I was a teacher before the United Teachers of Dade was organized in Miami, and when it was organized, oh, boy, what a difference did it make in my life and the life of my family."
"Collective bargaining agreements are especially important in closing the gender and racial wage gaps."
"Teachers should be at the table when legislation is proposed."
"I was very disappointed to see Florida pass H.B. 7055, which singles out teachers' unions."
"Labor unions have empowered generations of workers to secure better wages and working conditions."
"I also ask unanimous consent to enter into the record a statement from Senator Mazie Hirono, who has championed the Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act in the Senate."
"We had to work. It was our responsibility to educate our children."
"Democrats' top labor priority is H.R. 2474, the Protecting the Right to Organize Act, or the PRO Act, which deprives private-sector workers of important workplace rights while giving labor unions almo..."
"Imposing collective bargaining on State and local governments will likely result in a massive unfunded mandate on taxpayers."
"This bill establishes terms that have been shown to be tried and true and effective."
"But we are different. We want to make sure that our citizens, the taxpayers, are represented well..."