Political Quotes

“Mr. Chairman, I yield myself the balance of my time. The argument of my friend and colleague is all well and good, but I am happy to report that current law already prohibits unions from engaging in harassment and coercion. The PRO Act doesn't change that. The PRO Act simply codifies the 2014 election rule and the NLRB rules about what had to be included in the list. Harassment and coercion are prohibited today, will be prohibited tomorrow, and would still be prohibited if the PRO Act bill makes its way to the President's desk for signature. The truth is that this list is already narrowly designed to be used solely for union organizing campaigns before an election, and no union has ever been charged with using this list for any improper purpose or in violation of employee privacy. If my friend's fears of coercion or intimidation were legitimate, we would see labor charges against unions, but that hasn't happened because the fear is unfounded. My amendment merely memorializes and protects employees by clarifying that nothing in the PRO Act will affect employee privacy. I am proud to support workers' privacy and their right to organize.…”