Labor unions

“Every worker should have the right to join a union and support a family with one good job.”

“I believe that every worker deserves the right to join a union and to earn a fair wage.”

“Peggy will fight every day to protect the right to negotiate for fair wages and safe workplaces.”

“Restore equity between workers and employers by strengthening the right to organize and eliminating corporate loopholes, starting with the bipartisan Faster Labor Contracts Act to speed first-contract negotiations. Workers who win a union election routinely wait a year or more for a first contract because the employer stalls. The Bipartisan Faster Labor Contracts Act would require an employer to begin bargaining within 10 days after workers vote to unionize, with mediation and arbitration backstops if no first contract is reached.”

“A fifth-generation logger, union member, and former Maine Senate President, Jackson has delivered lower prescription drug costs, universal school meals, paid family and medical leave, and collective bargaining rights for loggers.”

“Let me be clear – the workers at Bates College deserve the opportunity to decide for themselves whether or not the Bates Educators and Staff Organization will help them achieve these goals in an environment free of fear and intimidation.”

“Protect the right to vote and to organize a union”

“Troy believes democracy depends on Americans being able to exercise both their right to vote and their right to organize at work without intimidation or retaliation.”

“As Maine Senate President, Troy passed a law giving our state’s loggers and haulers the same right to bargain collectively as potato farmers and lobstermen.”

“In the U.S. Senate, he'll fight to protect every American's right to vote and to join a union.”

“All Democratic members of the Maine Senate voted against legislation from Rep. Larry Lockman, R-Bradley, that would undercut the ability of unions and professional organization to organize, collectively bargain and advocate for better working conditions.”

“In Congress, Chris helped introduce the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act, which would protect workers’ rights to bargain for fair wages, better benefits, and safe working conditions.”

“He helped introduce and fought to pass the PRO Act in the House, which would protect collective bargaining and hold corporations accountable for violating those rights.”

“James Talarico will raise the minimum wage to $15, expand overtime, pass paid family leave, protect the freedom to unionize, and give small businesses a fair shot against giant corporations.”

“Support workers’ right to unionize: Pass the PRO Act so that all working people have the freedom to join together and negotiate with their employers for better wages and working conditions.”

“Turek has a 100% pro-union voting record in the Iowa state legislature and is deeply committed to protecting the right of workers to organize.”

“In the U.S. Senate, he will fight to strengthen our unions, protect collective bargaining rights, cut taxes for the middle class, and ensure every Iowan has access to affordable health care and housing.”

“In the U.S. Senate, I will continue to fight for strong unions, higher wages, lower taxes for the middle class, and collective bargaining rights for all”

“Josh also has a long record of fighting for workers’ rights, from sponsoring bills to raise the minimum wage to pushing to protect workers’ right to organize.”

“Pass the PRO Act to strengthen our unions and protect collective bargaining.”

“It’s critical that the Senate pass the PRO Act and oppose any and all “Right to Work” legislation.”

“Peggy believes we must pass the PRO Act to bolster the rights of workers to organize a union and fight for what they deserve.”

“He would support the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act to strengthen federal voting-rights protections and the PRO Act to make it easier for workers to form unions, collectively bargain, and hold employers accountable for violating organizing rights.”

“In Congress, Chris helped introduce the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act, which would protect workers’ rights to bargain for fair wages, better benefits, and safe working conditions.”

“He helped introduce and fought to pass the PRO Act in the House, which would protect collective bargaining and hold corporations accountable for violating those rights.”

“Support workers’ right to unionize: Pass the PRO Act so that all working people have the freedom to join together and negotiate with their employers for better wages and working conditions.”

“Pass the PRO Act to strengthen our unions and protect collective bargaining.”

“I’m running to stand shoulder to shoulder with organized labor, take on the greedy corporations and cowardly politicians who have rigged the system against working people. Together we’ll make sure workers have the power they deserve.”

“I believe that unions must have a significant voice at the tables where decisions about the future of our economy are being made.”

“As lawmakers, we must reject measures that undermine the ability of unions or organizations to advocate for fair wages, safe work environments and better working conditions.”

“Standing with Labor”

“Chris proudly stands with labor and working people across New Hampshire.”

“Authored legislation to raise wages and support unions by increasing Texas’ minimum wage to $15 per hour, making Texas a Right to Organize state, and codifying overtime protections for workers.”

“In the U.S. Senate, he will fight to strengthen our unions, protect collective bargaining rights, cut taxes for the middle class, and ensure every Iowan has access to affordable health care and housing.”

“In the U.S. Senate, I will continue to fight for strong unions, higher wages, lower taxes for the middle class, and collective bargaining rights for all”

“Pass the PRO Act to strengthen our unions and protect collective bargaining.”

“Fully fund National Labor Relations Board, OSHA, and NIOSH so the agencies that protect workers’ rights and safety can actually do their jobs. These are the cops on the beat for workplace safety and labor law and they have been running on fumes.”

“He would support the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act to strengthen federal voting-rights protections and the PRO Act to make it easier for workers to form unions, collectively bargain, and hold employers accountable for violating organizing rights.”

“He helped introduce and fought to pass the PRO Act in the House, which would protect collective bargaining and hold corporations accountable for violating those rights.”

“Restore equity between workers and employers by strengthening the right to organize and eliminating corporate loopholes, starting with the bipartisan Faster Labor Contracts Act to speed first-contract negotiations. Workers who win a union election routinely wait a year or more for a first contract because the employer stalls. The Bipartisan Faster Labor Contracts Act would require an employer to begin bargaining within 10 days after workers vote to unionize, with mediation and arbitration backstops if no first contract is reached.”

“He would support the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act to strengthen federal voting-rights protections and the PRO Act to make it easier for workers to form unions, collectively bargain, and hold employers accountable for violating organizing rights.”

“After co-chairing the coalition to raise the minimum wage in 2014, Peggy helped usher in the most pro-labor legislative session ever in 2023, passing a statewide paid leave program, the largest expansion of prevailing wage protections, banning captive audience meetings, and requiring that all workers have access to sick time.”

“It’s critical that the Senate pass the PRO Act and oppose any and all “Right to Work” legislation.”

“I remain hopeful that the leadership at Bates College will show their gratitude for their employees who have been instrumental to the institution’s legacy and success by respecting their right to organize and remaining neutral throughout the organizing drive and refraining from the type of anti-union activity we’ve seen elsewhere.”