Today we heard how weak labor laws have failed to safeguard the human right to join a union.
Frederica Wilson
The Public Record
Frederica Smith Wilson is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Florida's 24th congressional district since 2010. A member of the Democratic Party, she has been an advocate for education, healthcare, and social justice issues throughout her tenure in Congress. Wilson is known for her distinctive style, often wearing colorful hats, and her outspoken nature on various political matters.
Congress must act now to stop violations of workers' rights and reverse decades of wage stagnation and income inequality.
we, on this committee, will fight for you and all Americans who exercise their rights to negotiate for better pay, safety, and better working conditions.
Wages are rising, unemployment is at near-record lows, and millions of jobs have been created since President Trump took office.
Let's not forget, the last time Democrats held a majority in the House, they voted to deny workers the right to a secret ballot in union elections.
America's unions are engines of economic mobility. For generations, they have fueled our Nation's prosperity, protected the health and safety of American workers, and supported a strong middle class.
If Congress is truly on the side of American workers, then we must protect their right to bargain for better wages and better working conditions.
Workers deserve the right to make free and informed decisions about joining a union.
It seems straightforward that the best way to reverse the downward trend would be through increased transparency.
American workers have greater opportunities today than they have in decades.





