Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the PRO Act. My family's story is an American one. A union one. It is the story of how a good-paying union job gave a family of immigrants and first- generation Americans a pathway out of poverty and into the middle class. Sadly, stories like mine are harder to find these days. Unions have seen their power diminished as the American Dream grows further and further out of reach for the average working family. That is why I am so proud to be an original cosponsor of the Protecting the Right to Organize Act because it is time to make that dream a reality again. The PRO Act will empower Oregonians and all Americans to exercise their right to organize, hold employers accountable for violating their rights, and participate in free and fair union elections. This landmark legislation will go a long way toward protecting the most vulnerable workers who courageously showed up for their communities even during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. From teachers to nurses to home care workers, these people--many of whom are women and women of color--are everyday heroes, and they deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. {time} 1230 In 2022, America's unionization rate fell to its lowest on record, but in Oregon, we reached new heights. Our State is home to 318,000 proud unionized workers, making up about 18 percent of our workforce.…”