Archive: 2011

“Today, the NLRB proposed commonsense reforms that are a step toward ensuring fairness for workers as they exercise their fundamental right to decide whether to join a union. The current process has stacked the deck against workers; today’s proposal brings transparency and fairness for both workers and their employers.”

Today, the NLRB proposed commonsense reforms that are a step toward ensuring fairness for workers as they exercise their fundamental right to decide whether to join a union. The current process has stacked the deck against workers; today’s proposal brings transparency and… Continue

In the past 24 hours, two reputable nonpartisan organizations – the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and Urban Institute – have released studies highlighting how health reform will help businesses provide health coverage for employees and one firm, McKinsey, finally conceded that their… Continue

“Today’s Supreme Court decision sets back the cause of equality for women and for all Americans in the workplace and in our society. And it will make it more difficult for workers to come together to fight claims of gender discrimination.”

House Republicans have voted twice to end Medicare and put private health insurance companies in charge of seniors’ health care. Republicans have falsely claimed that putting private insurers in charge will reduce costs. This new report from the American Medical Association (AMA)… Continue

“Thank you, Mayor Elizabeth Kautz, for your generous introduction and for your leadership. And congratulations on completing a successful term as President of the U.S. Conference of Mayors.”

A year ago, Republican ties to Big Oil were exemplified in the words of Congressman Joe Barton (R-TX) – the top Republican on the House Energy and Commerce Committee.  Americans were outraged when Barton apologized to BP, the oil company behind  the… Continue

After 164 days of the Republican majority refusing to bring jobs legislation to the House floor and blocking Democratic proposals that do create jobs, it is clear the GOP has no interest in putting Americans back to work. Enough is enough. Yesterday,… Continue

“Today, with the love of his family, the confidence of his constituents and the recognition of his need for help, Congressman Weiner has announced that he will resign from Congress.”

“Leader Pelosi. ‘Good morning. Thank you for joining us once again for our regularly-scheduled Thursday morning press conference. As usual, we are here to talk about jobs, about protecting Medicare, and protecting the middle class.'”