Political Quotes

“I thank the gentleman for yielding. Income inequality is challenging our communities and our future. In northwest Oregon and across the country, the labor movement has helped fight income inequality, raise wages, improve working conditions, and expand benefits. More workers would join a union if given a choice, but many feel retaliation for supporting or engaging in organizing efforts. Under current law, tactics to intimidate, coerce, or fire workers involved in union organizing are illegal, but the penalties aren't strong enough to deter employers. I helped ban captive audience meetings when I served in the Oregon legislature, but these rights should be protected for every worker in the country. We should be making it easier, not harder, for workers to form unions and collectively bargain. I am an original cosponsor of Chairman Scott's Protecting the Right to Organize Act. Under this bill, employers who break the rules will finally be held accountable. Today, by supporting the bipartisan PRO Act, we can support workers, restore fairness, and help to make sure our economy works for everyone. Mr. Chairman, I insert in the Record letters in support of the PRO Act from the BlueGreen Alliance and more than 70 environmental groups. BlueGreen Alliance, January 31, 2020. Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker, House of Representatives, Washington, DC. Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader, House of Representatives, Washington, DC.…”