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Dick Durbin's Public Statements on Issue: Labor Unions

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12/01/2022 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."
09/14/2022 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."
09/06/2022 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."
08/29/2022 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."
03/03/2022 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."
03/01/2022 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."
11/21/2021 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."
11/21/2021 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."
02/19/2021 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."
02/06/2021 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."
02/02/2021 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."
08/21/2020 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."
08/19/2020 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."
06/08/2020 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."
04/29/2020 Tweet - "Countless Illinoisans have or may lose their jobs in the coming weeks due to #COVID19. @SenDuckworth & I spoke w/ @ILAFLCIO about pushing for commonsense measures like federal assistance for COBRA, hazard pay for front line workers, & increased safety standards at work."
03/31/2020 Tweet - "Countless working families in Illinois are dealing with the impact of this public health crisis. Spoke with @ILAFLCIO about providing relief to individuals & families in Illinois through unemployment insurance enhancements & cash payments provided within the CARES Act."
02/07/2020 Tweet - "This morning it was great to speak at @CiscoBuildUnion Annual Meeting to discuss the importance of a strong unionized construction market in the Chicago region."
05/03/2019 Tweet - "In August, I sent a letter opposing a new rule denying #homecare workers the choice to join together in strong unions and their ability to spend their wages the way they choose."
02/08/2019 Tweet - "Happy to say a few words this morning at the @CiscoBuildUnion Annual Meeting about the importance of strong unions and workforce training."
09/14/2018 Tweet - "Standing in solidarity with the Chicago hospitality workers on strike for better health care and wages. I grew up in a union household and will continue to fight for our working families."
09/05/2018 Tweet - "Judge Kavanaugh claims he follows Supreme Court precedent. But in Agri Processor v. NLRB, he ignored a 7-2 Supreme Court decision and bent over backwards to take the side of a company against the workers it abused."
11/01/2017 Tweet - "I grew up in a Union household. The Janus case is an attack on workers' right to organize, plain and simple. #StandWithWorkers"
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