| Nov. 9, 2023
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Durbin, Duckworth Release Statement On Biden, UAW President Visit To Belvidere Plant In Celebration Of UAW-Stellantis Deal
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 28, 2023
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Durbin Statement On Tentative UAW-Stellantis Deal To Restart Belvidere Auto Plant With Addition Of A Battery Facility
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 18, 2023
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Durbin, Duckworth Join Colleagues To Introduce Senate Resolution In Solidarity With UAW Workers On Strike
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Oct. 18, 2023
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Durbin, Duckworth Join Colleagues To Introduce Senate Resolution In Solidarity With UAW Workers On Strike
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 6, 2023
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Durbin Joins UAW Picket Line At Ford Assembly Plant In Chicago
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 27, 2023
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Durbin Discusses Electric Vehicle Infrastructure, Unionization Efforts With Rivian CEO
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 26, 2023
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Durbin Reiterates Solidarity With UAW Members Amid Strikes Across The Country
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 26, 2023
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Durbin Reiterates Solidarity With UAW Members Amid Strikes Across The Country
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 25, 2023
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Durbin Joins UAW Picket Line In Bolingbrook
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 12, 2023
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Durbin Urges UAW And The Big Three To Negotiate In Good Faith To Reach An Agreement & Avoid A Strike
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 28, 2023
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Durbin, Duckworth, Brown Urge Auto Companies To Include All Battery Plant Workers In National UAW Contract
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 26, 2023
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Durbin Meets With President Of International Association Of Fire Fighters
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 26, 2023
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Durbin Discusses Strengthening Unions With UAW President
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 1, 2022
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Duckworth on Bill to Prevent Costs Rising for Millions of Working Americans by Averting Rail Shutdown
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Dec. 1, 2022
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Tweet - "I'm disappointed that not enough of my R colleagues supported bill to increase paid sick leave for rail workers, but I'm relieved that we came together quickly to pass the labor agreement to prevent a rail strike--which would have devastated the economy & put millions out of work."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 30, 2022
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Durbin Statement On Potential Rail Strike
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 14, 2022
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Tweet - "I am excited to see minor leaguers formally (and finally) unionize under the MLBPA. With their new collective bargaining rights, these players will no longer have to accept near-poverty wages to pursue their dreams of playing in the Big Leagues."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 6, 2022
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Tweet - "Minor league players are asking for a seat at the table to negotiate better pay and working conditions. Now it's up to MLB to step up to the plate and bargain in good faith. I'll be watching and hope the sides come to an agreement that will improve America's pastime."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 29, 2022
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Tweet - "Minor league players make near poverty wages while serving as some of MLB's best ambassadors in communities across America. Unionization would finally allow minor leaguers to negotiate for better pay and working conditions. I welcome this step by MLBPA."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 30, 2022
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Letter to President and CEO James C. McKenna, Pacific Maritime Association and President William E. Adams, International Longshore and Warehouse Union - Sánchez pens letter urging Pacific Maritime Association, ILWU to engage in good faith negotiations
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| March 24, 2022
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Casten Pledges to Not Participate in WTTW Voter Guide During Strike, Calls on Opponents To Do the Same
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| March 18, 2022
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Durbin Meets With Amalgamated Transit Union, Discusses New Resources For Worker Safety
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 3, 2022
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Tweet - "When it comes to the American labor movement, all roads lead to Chicago. And few leaders have embodied the philosophy and solidarity of that movement better than my friend Tom Balanoff. Best of luck in retirement, Tom. I'll see you in Highland Park soon--watermelon juice on me."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 1, 2022
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Tweet - "Tonight, I will be joined virtually by Hazel Crest Mayor @VernardAlsberry , @IBEW Local 134 Business Manage Don Finn, and Christine Morris, RN Site Manager at Heartland Health Services in Peoria, for @POTUS Biden's first State of the Union Address."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Jan. 26, 2022
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Letter to Doug Phelps, President and Executive Director of The Public Interest Network - Rep. Gomez Urges The Public Interest Network to Engage in Good Faith During Unionization Process
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| Jan. 21, 2022
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Letter to Robert E. Rich Jr., Chairman of Rich Products Corporation - Rep. Bass Joins Calls For Jon Donaire Desserts To Engage in Good Faith Negations with BCTGM Local 37 Workers
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| Dec. 20, 2021
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Letter to Andy Jassy, President and CEO of Amazon and Jeffrey Bezos, Executive Chair of Amazon - Brown Demands Answers From Amazon on Labor Practices, Asks Department of Labor to Investigate
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| Dec. 14, 2021
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Durbin, Duckworth Meet With Illinois AFL-CIO Leaders On Infrastructure
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 21, 2021
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Tweet - "The infrastructure package includes more than $7.5 billion for the construction of a national EV charging network and IBEW is leading the way to train the next generation of skilled workers to build and install this infrastructure."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 21, 2021
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Tweet - "Was glad to join @IBEW Local 143 in Chicago on Friday to discuss how the bipartisan infrastructure package will benefit Illinois workers and help make our state a leader in electric vehicle manufacturing."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 19, 2021
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Durbin: Infrastructure Bill Puts Illinois On Path To Lead Nation In EV Manufacturing
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 27, 2021
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Rep. Kelly Announces Federal Grant Promoting Women's Right to Equal Pay
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Rep. Robin Kelly
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| Sept. 2, 2021
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Durbin Meets Virtually With New AFL-CIO President
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 1, 2021
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Schakowsky and Davis Introduce Legislation To Make Federal Contractors Treat Workers Fairly
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| May 25, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, US Attorney General - Feinstein, Durbin, Padilla, Judiciary Democrats Press DOJ to Support Immigration Judges
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 30, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Rosa DeLauro, Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies, and Tom Cole, Ranking Member - Levin Pens Four Letters to House Appropriators for MI-09 Priorities
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| April 23, 2021
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Schakowsky, Pocan, Levin & Colleagues Demand Justice for Burmese Workers
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| March 9, 2021
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Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021
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Rep. Mary Miller
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| March 9, 2021
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Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021
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Rep. Chuy Garcia
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| March 9, 2021
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Congressman García Votes to Support Passage of Landmark Pro-Workers Bill
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Rep. Chuy Garcia
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| Feb. 19, 2021
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Tweet - "Spoke with Illinois @AFGENational members today. I'm committed to ensuring that federal employee collective bargaining rights are protected and expanded--and that hardworking federal employees continue to have a seat at the negotiating table with our agencies."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 8, 2021
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Durbin Discusses Supporting Caregivers With NDWA And SEIU
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 6, 2021
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Tweet - "Proud to support @PattyMurray's #PROAct. I grew up in a union household, so I understand how important the right to organize is for working families across America. Stronger unions mean a stronger and fairer economy for us all."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 2, 2021
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Tweet - "Spoke with @MartyJWalsh today about his nomination to be Pres. Biden's Secretary of Labor. As a former leader of a labor union, Marty knows what we must do to support American workers amid this unprecedented crisis. He has my full support."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 21, 2020
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Tweet - "Spoke w/leaders from @UniteHerelocal1 today about my efforts to help workers who've lost their jobs as a result of this pandemic. Congress must step in & help mitigate the impact of this pandemic by ensuring continued access to health insurance & enhanced unemployment benefits."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 21, 2020
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Durbin Discusses Health Care Protection During Pandemic With Union Leaders
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 19, 2020
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Tweet - "The @USPS is enshrined in our Constitution as a public service for Americans. Yesterday, I spoke with @APWUnational to thank them for their work despite efforts to dismantle and slow down USPS service."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 18, 2020
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Durbin Speaks With American Postal Workers Union About Recent USPS Changes
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 24, 2020
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Letter to Peter Robb, National Labor Relations Board's General Counsel - Jayapal, Pocan Urge National Labor Relations Board to Take Immediate Action to Protect Workers Punished for Pandemic-Related Organizing Activity
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| June 8, 2020
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Tweet - "Spoke with @ILAFLCIO this morning about #COVID19, unemployment, & much more. This pandemic is impacting every aspect of our lives & working families are struggling. It is past time for Sen. McConnell to bring the House-passed #HeroesAct for a vote."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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