legislation
Opponents move to stop Trump’s “national emergency” power grab
February 15, 2019President’s declaration seen as a plot to keep alive the wall issue that the GOP is using to stir racism and fear ahead of the 2020 elections.
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Sindicatos apoyan la legislación para reconstruir nuestras escuelas
February 8, 2019AFSCME apoya una propuesta de ley presentada en el Congreso para mejorar la educación pública de nuestro país. Llamada Rebuild America’s Schools Act, hace un llamado por una muy necesaria inversión de 100 mil millones de...
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Raise the Wage Act would hike salaries for 40 million
February 5, 2019Backed by a wide range of unions and women’s groups, veteran lawmakers, Rep. Rosa DeLauro, D-Conn., and Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., have reintroduced the Paycheck Fairness Act -- a measure designed to put enforcement “teeth” into...
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Workers, allies lobbying incoming Dems for progressive legislation
December 6, 2018The people’s organizations that broke the GOP grip on the House are lobbying to ensure development of a new agenda.
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New bill in Congress would restore workers’ rights
December 6, 2018At a time of eroding protections for working people, the EPI Policy Center is fighting for the right to a safe workplace free of harassment or discrimination.
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