PRO Act
Biden agenda pushes jobs, families, equality, wage hikes, and unions
April 29, 2021Broad positive reaction to a speech in which he took note of history by addressing for the first time ever, “Madame Speaker” and “Madame Vice President,” two women next in line to the presidency
Read moreMay Day preview: PRO Act to take center stage
April 28, 2021The AFL-CIO reports more than 700 events are planned, and that is probably an undercount.
Read moreBiden pushes workers to join unions, sets $15 federal minimum wage
April 27, 2021Lower union membership worsens the pay gap for women and workers of color, Biden's order says.
Read moreManchin says he supports ProAct, but would keep filibuster
April 26, 2021Maintaining the filibuster, however, could kill the ProAct, the most serious labor law reform since passage of the Wagner Act in the 1930s.
Read moreAFL-CIO leads National Day of Action to win the PRO Act
April 8, 2021“We’re not going to let a minority in the Senate stop” the PRO Act, federation President Richard Trumka vowed.
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