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Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021

Floor Speech

Date: March 9, 2021
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Labor Unions Business, Consumers, and Employees

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Mr. GARCIA of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, today I rise in strong support of the Protecting the Right to Organize Act.

Workers sacrifice so much to keep our country going during this pandemic. They risk their safety, and many have lost their lives.

But workers everywhere are also organizing to improve their working conditions and keep our communities safe.

This bill simply guarantees the right to fight for safety and dignity on the job.

It is for Amazon workers in my neighborhood in Chicago fighting for their safety on the warehouse floor; for nurses demanding safe staffing levels in hospitals and nursing homes; for rideshare drivers and delivery workers who don't even have basic rights at work.

I urge this body to pass the PRO Act for them and for all of us.

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