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Steny Hoyer's Public Statements on Issue: Labor Unions

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On The Ballot: Running, Democratic for U.S. House (MD) - District 5

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11/30/2022 Hoyer Statement on House Passage of Legislation to Prevent a National Rail Shutdown
09/15/2022 Hoyer Statement on Tentative Rail Labor Agreement
10/26/2021 Tweet - "This evening, I joined House Democrats on the House Floor to honor the life of AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka, his lifelong advocacy for America's workers, & the legacy he leaves behind. Democrats remain committed to advocating for dignity and justice for all working Americans."
09/06/2021 Hoyer Statement on Labor Day
08/05/2021 Tweet - "I was deeply saddened to learn of @AFLCIO President Richard Trumka's passing. I join in offering my condolence to his family & those in the AFL-CIO & United Mine Workers of America with whom he served & whose lives he touched over the years."
08/05/2021 Hoyer Statement on the Passing of AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka
04/07/2021 Tweet - "In order to Build Back Better, we must ensure that American workers have access to good-paying jobs that help them get ahead. That's why House Democrats passed the #PROAct again this year to expand opportunities and protect union workers' rights."
03/12/2021 Tweet - "Following a productive week in the House, including passing the #AmericanRescuePlan, the #PROAct, & legislation to address gun violence, I look forward to bringing these important priorities to the Floor next week."
03/09/2021 Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021
03/09/2021 Tweet - "Today at my weekly press conference I told reporters that the House will take up the #AmericanRescuePlan this week & send it to @POTUS to be signed into law. This comprehensive bill will have a positive impact on families & is supported by the overwhelming majority of Americans."
03/09/2021 Tweet - "We need to make sure that the jobs available to Americans are ones that help them get ahead. The PRO Act is workers' rights legislation that working people in our country have waited too long for. The House will pass it today & send it to the Senate for our workers and families."
03/05/2021 Tweet - "Next week, the House of Representatives will take action on a number of priorities important to the American people. I look forward to bringing the #AmericanRescuePlan, the #PROAct, and urgent legislation to #EndGunViolence to the Floor."
02/24/2021 Tweet - "I just announced at my weekly press conference that the House will consider the PRO Act the week of March 8, legislation that affirms workers' right to organize and bargain collectively for better pay and benefits. I look forward to it passing with bipartisan support."
09/07/2020 Hoyer Statement on Labor Day
06/01/2020 Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Maryland and D.C. State Council and International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 639 Endorse Hoyer for Re-Election
05/28/2020 Hoyer Endorsed by Major Labor Unions
05/26/2020 Hoyer Endorsed for Re-Election by 32BJ SEIU
05/21/2020 Hoyer Endorsed by Key Public Sector Labor Organizations
05/19/2020 Hoyer Endorsed by Seafarers International Union
05/05/2020 Tweet - "I stand with @GoIUPAT & @iupat_dc51 in support of protecting construction workers during this crisis. We must not leave them behind as we respond to the pandemic, especially when it comes to health coverage. More must be done to meet their needs in the next coronavirus bill."
02/06/2020 Tweet - "I am proud to support the #PROAct, which will protect workers' right to organize and bargain collectively. That right is at the heart of American opportunity. It is what made prosperity possible for generations of working people and their families."
02/06/2020 Tweet - "Stronger unions mean higher wages, safer workplaces, better benefits, and a more secure retirement for workers. That's why House Dems are passing the #PROAct to protect the right to organize and bargain collectively. I'm proud to bring this important bill to the Floor today."
07/17/2019 Sarbanes, Maryland Delegation Hear from Union Leaders about the Trump Administration's Ongoing Attacks on Federal Workers
02/07/2019 Hoyer Meets With Stand With Parkland to Discuss House Democrats' Work to End Gun Violence
09/26/2018 National Capital Delegation Meets With Representatives from Federal Employee Unions

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