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Larson Votes to Support Long-Standing Worker Protections under the National Labor Relations Act

Statement

Date: Nov. 18, 2015
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Employment and Affirmative Action Indigenous Peoples

Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement opposing the Tribal Sovereignty Act:

"While it is crucial for tribal nations to maintain independent governance and I support tribal sovereignty, I equally support the rights of workers," said Larson. "In 2004 and 2005, I opposed similar efforts to remove key protections for workers at tribal casinos, hotels, and other facilities where the vast majority of the labor force are not tribal members themselves. They deserve the protections provided by access to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to safeguard against unfair labor practices. We will continue to work with tribes with respect to their deep and abiding concerns."


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