Congress

President’s delay on immigration action allows crisis to deepen

September 9, 2014 By Emile Schepers

Despite his anger, U.S. Rep Luis Gutiérrez (D, Il.) said people should not allow their disgust regarding inaction on immigration reform to keep them from voting in November.

“Least productive” Congress left D.C. without doing anything serious

August 1, 2014 By Mark Gruenberg

Congress left town on August 1 for a month-long recess without tackling a host of U.S. problems - and lack of infrastructure funding is one of those topping the list.

Workers and lawmakers team up to force fair scheduling at Walmart

July 22, 2014 By Special to People’s World

Walmart workers were on Capitol Hill telling lawmakers how the giant retailer's scheduling practices make it impossible for most of them to lead anything approaching a normal life.

Union leader says Congressional rules block pro-worker bills

June 27, 2014 By Mark Gruenberg

Unions and their allies must "connect the dots" between gummed-up congressional rules and the lack of legislation that helps workers, voters, women and their allies.

Ellison tacks wage theft ban onto defense bill

June 27, 2014 By Special to People’s World

If Ellison's move survives the rest of the congressional gauntlet, it could aid tens of thousands of underpaid fast food workers at commissaries and in mini-malls on defense bases.