John, unions built America’s middle class.
But over the years, large corporations have worked furiously to bust unions, rob workers of their fundamental workplace rights, and take away their dignity on the job.
As a longtime organizer for working people who helped make Seattle the first major city in America to pass a $15 minimum wage, I know that we can do more to stand with workers. I was proud to lead the House in passing the PRO (Protecting the Right to Organize) Act earlier this year, which will undo decades of anti-worker policies, put power back into workers’ hands, and secure the right to organize for better wages, fair benefits, and a voice on the job.
Now, it’s the Senate’s turn to act. Will you join me in calling on the Senate to immediately pass the PRO Act so we can ensure that every worker clocks into a fair and safe workplace where they’re treated with dignity and respect?
Pass the PRO Act
Right now, workers all across the country are rising up to demand better pay, fair benefits, and safer working conditions because of the power they have in a union.
Last week, more than 10,000 John Deere workers went on strike to demand better compensation and benefits at the same time that the company is reporting record profits. The company’s CEO saw his pay increase by 160% during the pandemic to $15.6 million — and yet, the company is only offering unionized workers a raise of just 12% over six years.
And in California, nearly 40,000 workers are getting ready to strike at Kaiser Permanente in opposition of a proposal that could cut wages for new hires by as much as 26%.
And that’s just scratching the surface. According to Cornell University’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations, 178 strikes against employers have been reported just this year alone.
I believe that every worker deserves a seat at the table. If you agree, add your name and join me in calling on the Senate to finally pass the PRO Act.
Pass the PRO Act
In solidarity,
Pramila
PAID FOR BY PRAMILA FOR CONGRESS
