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Bernie Sanders is an American politician and activist who has served as the junior United States senator from Vermont since 2007. A member of the Independent party, Sanders is known for his progressive policies and advocacy for social justice, healthcare reform, and income equality. He previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1991 to 2007, where he was the first independent elected to the House in 40 years. Throughout his career, Sanders has been a vocal critic of economic inequality and corporate influence in politics.
This is why we need to pass the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act as soon as possible--to protect collective action, remove the barriers to worker voice and hold employers accountable when they violate workers'…
Employers spend $340 million per year on law firms and consultants to help them intimidate workers.
This Committee, by the way, must do everything possible to raise the minimum wage to a living wage.
egregious and widespread misconduct, which showed, a general disregard for the employees' fundamental rights.
egregious and widespread misconduct, which showed, a general disregard for the employees' fundamental rights.
The PRO Act would not only limit the rights of employers and workers but create substantial economic disruption.
The PRO Act would not only limit the rights of employers and workers but create substantial economic disruption.
Mr. President, in accordance with rule XXVI.2 of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I submit for publication in the Congressional Record the subcommittee assignments for the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, as…
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that notwithstanding rule XXII, the vote on confirmation of the Calabretta nomination occur at 11 a.m. tomorrow, Thursday, February 16; that the cloture vote on the Martinez-Lopez nomination occur…
Madam President, Senators should expect two rollcall votes at 4:30 p.m. today and three rollcall votes tomorrow.
Mr. President, the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions has adopted rules governing its procedures for the 118th Congress. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 2, of the Standing Rules of the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that…
Mr. President, I wish to commemorate the life of Robert ``Bobby'' Silverstein, a leader in the disability rights movement, who passed away on November 17, 2022. Bobby was a true public servant having worked in the Labor Department, the…
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