How the conversation moved
Democrat Republican · one dot = one action| Action type | Wk ofSep 88 | Wk ofSep 1514 | Wk ofSep 2210 | Wk ofSep 2913 | Wk ofOct 64 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sent lettersTo agencies, companies, officials | 5 | |||||
| StatementsResponses to news | 1 | |||||
| CriticizedA policy, decision or person | 2 | |||||
| PraisedCredit for a decision or person | 4 | |||||
| Visits and eventsTours, town halls, site visits | 7 | |||||
| Announced fundingGrants and approvals | 3 | |||||
| Filed or pushed billsNew, reintroduced or passed | 25 | |||||
| Other | 2 |
Where they stand
Support · 22
- DPressley MAUrged hospital leadership to negotiate fair contract with Massachusetts Nurses Association
- DLee PAPressed UPMC to negotiate fairly with nurses and healthcare workers
- DKhanna CAUrged UPMC to bargain in good faith with healthcare workers
- DTran CACo-sponsored TIPS Act to increase tax deduction eligibility for service workers' tip income
- DHoyle ORApplauded economic priorities closing gender pay gap and protecting workers
- DFetterman PAPraised workers for securing dignified retirement benefits
- DDuckworth ILReintroduced resolution to empower mothers in workforce
- DMeng NYReintroduced Mom Economy Resolution to support working mothers
- DWarner VASought passage of bill restoring federal worker collective bargaining rights
- DBooker NJUrged Senate passage of bipartisan bill requiring faster union contract negotiations
- DCortez Masto NVUrged Senate to pass Faster Labor Contracts Act
- DSchatz HIIntroduced Stop Child Labor Act to strengthen enforcement and hold employers accountable
- RAllen GAPraised House passage of Retire through Ownership Act
- RMarshall KSApplauded House passage of Retire through Ownership Act
- DCarter LAPassed bipartisan TWICE Act to assist returning citizens
- RHiggins LAPassed bipartisan TWICE Act to improve TWIC program access for returning citizens
- DKaine VASupported Retire through Ownership Act passage
- DSchakowsky ILIntroduced Patriotic Corporations of America Act
- DSchumer NYSecured reversal of Job Corps closure plan after advocacy
- DNadler NYReintroduced bill protecting garment workers and improving working conditions
- ISanders VTReintroduced 32-hour workweek legislation to ensure workers benefit from AI and automation
- DTakano CAIntroduced Thirty-Two Hour Workweek Act to reduce standard workweek
Oppose · 3
- DScott VACriticized Trump economy for leaving workers behind
- DPingree MECalled on Prime Healthcare to stop intimidation of unionizing nurses
- DDurbin ILOpposed withholding authorized 3.8 percent pay raise for controllers
What each party did · Democrats 39 · Republicans 10
- 5Sent letters0
- 1Statements0
- 2Criticized0
- 2Praised2
- 4Visits and events3
- 2Announced funding1
- 21Filed or pushed bills4
- 2Other0
By state
+19 more with fewer actions
Every action
49 actions · 58 releases- Oct 7, 2026
- Letter
DClark MA, DMarkey MA, DPressley MA
Urged Mass General Brigham and Massachusetts Nurses Association to continue negotiations.
- Letter
Urged Mass General Brigham and nurses union to continue negotiations to avert strike.
- Letter
- Oct 6, 2026
- Visit
Hosted SBA and GSA administrators to highlight support for small businesses and workers.
- Bill
Introduced bill to modernize H-1B wage threshold and prioritize American worker hiring.
- Visit
- Oct 5, 2026
- Visit
Discussed workforce stabilization legislation and economic rebuilding efforts with business organization.
- Visit
- Oct 2, 2026
- Letter
- Criticism
Criticized September jobs report showing weak employment growth and rising unemployment.
- Oct 1, 2026
- Bill
- Funding
Announced $6.74 million Department of Labor grant for Indiana workforce training in critical industries.
- Letter
Urged UPMC to bargain in good faith with healthcare workers over staffing concerns.
- Sep 30, 2026
- Bill
- Bill
Introduced bill to invest in training and support for direct care workers.
- Funding
- Bill
Introduced the Ready to Work Act to create jobs for long-term unemployed workers facing AI workforce threats.
- Praise
- Bill
- Sep 29, 2026
- Praise
Praised Teamsters Local 500's new contract with Quaker Valley Foods securing retirement benefits.
- Praise
- Sep 25, 2026
- Bill
DJayapal WA, DLarsen WA, DMarkey MA
Reintroduced bill to expand employment grants for communities affected by substance use.
- Bill
Reintroduced resolution to support mothers in workforce through childcare, tax credits, and paid leave.
- Bill
Introduced bill to fund childcare services for firefighters and EMTs during shift work.
- Bill
- Sep 24, 2026
- Bill
Introduced bipartisan bill directing Labor Secretary to develop comprehensive federal talent strategy.
- Bill
Requested unanimous consent to pass bill repealing union-busting executive orders.
- Bill
- Sep 23, 2026
- Bill
Called on Senate to pass Faster Labor Contracts Act guaranteeing first union contract without years of delay.
- Statement
- Letter
- Bill
- Sep 22, 2026
- Visit
Announced press conference to call for Senate passage of Faster Labor Contracts Act.
- Bill
- Visit
- Sep 21, 2026
- Bill
- Visit
- Sep 17, 2026
- Criticism
Criticized Trump administration for withholding congressionally authorized air traffic controller pay raise.
- Bill
Reintroduced resolution calling for federal job guarantee to address unemployment and income gaps.
- Bill
Introduced bipartisan bill to increase penalties and protections against child labor violations.
- Praise
- Bill
Introduced bipartisan bill to establish respiratory protections and health monitoring for wildland firefighters.
- Praise
Praised House passage of bipartisan bill strengthening employee stock ownership plans.
- Criticism
- Sep 16, 2026
- Bill
Introduced bill ensuring federal energy investments create union jobs and community benefits.
- Bill
Passed bipartisan bill to help incarcerated and formerly incarcerated people obtain transportation worker credentials.
- Bill
Passed bipartisan TWICE Act to improve transportation worker credential access for returning citizens.
- Bill
- Bill
Reintroduced bill requiring federal contractors to meet labor and environmental standards.
- Bill
- Sep 15, 2026
- Statement
Announced Trump administration rescinded plan to close 99 Job Corps centers nationwide.
- Statement
- Sep 14, 2026
- Visit
Hosted roundtable with North Jersey labor leaders to discuss jobs and worker support.
- Bill
Reintroduced FABRIC Act to protect garment workers and improve working conditions.
- Bill
Nadler and Gillibrand reintroduced FABRIC Act to protect garment workers and revitalize U.S. fashion manufacturing.
- Visit
- Sep 10, 2026
- Visit
- Sep 9, 2026
- Statement
Released GAO report finding Defense Department undermines worker protections in federal contracts.
- Statement
- Sep 8, 2026
- Visit
- Bill
Reintroduced bill to establish 32-hour workweek with no loss in pay or benefits.
- Funding
DMurray WA $2M
Secured $2 million for labor union hiring hall; introduced bills on child labor and wage theft.
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