Congressman Kim Votes to Pass Bill to Protect Workers' Rights to Organize for Better Pay, Jobs

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Today, Congressman Andy Kim (NJ-03) voted to pass H.R. 842, the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act, which will help working class Americans access better wages and working conditions.

"The purpose of this bill is simple: to strengthen our middle class by giving every working American a strong voice in their workplace," said Congressman Kim, a co-sponsor of the bill. "Working people have been hit hard during the pandemic. While efforts like the CARES Act and the American Rescue Plan will help get them through these tough times, it's not enough. The PRO Act will give working people the rights and opportunities they need to ensure they're not left behind in a post-COVID economy."

The PRO Act helps working Americans by making it easier to join together and collectively bargain for better pay, benefits and conditions. The bill introduces meaningful penalties for corporations that violate workers' rights and expands collective bargaining rights to give workers a stronger voice in the workplace. A full fact sheet on the PRO Act can be found by clicking here.

During the 116th Congress, Congressman Kim voted to pass the U.S. -- Mexico -- Canada Agreement (USMCA), which included key improvements in enforcement of worker and environmental protections over the North American Free Trade Agreement. The USMCA was endorsed by a variety of business, workers' rights and agricultural organizations such as the AFL-CIO, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the National Association of Manufacturers, and the American Farm Bureau Federation.

Congressman Kim is a member of the House Armed Services Committee, the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and the House Committee on Small Business. More information about Congressman Kim can be found on his website by clicking here.

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