Today, the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee is considering President Biden’s nominee for Deputy Secretary of the Department of Labor, Julie Su. Ms. Su is currently serving as the head of California’s Department of Labor, an agency which has not only failed to come through for struggling Californians during the COVID-19 pandemic but has also cost California taxpayers tens of b... Read more »
This week marks the one-year anniversary of school closures across America. While the adjustment to remote learning took a toll on children’s grades, mental health, and futures, teachers unions and special interest groups trampled on school reopening plans as they pushed for their own radical demands. Today, we’re listening to Students on Shutdowns, refocusing the conversation on those who have th... Read more »
Today, Republican Leader of the House Education and Labor Committee, Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), and Republican Leader of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, Senator Richard Burr (R-NC), penned a letter to Secretary Cardona, asking for details regarding the role and scope of the Education Department’s senior advisor for labor relations. In the letter, the Members write: "A ... Read more »
Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued the following statement in response to President Biden’s speech on the one-year anniversary of COVID-19 lockdowns: “America’s students are suffering, Mr. President. What they need is action, not empty promises. Months ago, your own CDC director said that ‘vaccination of teachers is not a prerequisite for the safe reopening... Read more »
WASHINGTON – Today, Education and Labor Committee Republican Leaders Reps. Virginia Foxx (R-NC) and Fred Keller (R-PA) issued the following statement criticizing the Department of Labor’s (DOL) proposed rules to withdraw two Trump administration rules, one which determined joint-employer status under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the other clarifying the classification of independent con... Read more »
On Tuesday, Democrats voted to pass the radical PRO Union Bosses Act, which will destroy jobs and force more workers to pay into the union system. Republican Leader of the Education and Labor Committee Virginia Foxx (R-NC) spoke on the House floor in opposition to H.R. 842, calling it “an assault on American workers, employers, and the economy.” House Passes Partisan Pro-Union Bill Decried By Busi... Read more »
Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) joined radio stations in right to work states, drawing attention to the disastrous PRO Act, radical legislation that is a political gift to union bosses, undermines workers’ rights, destroys jobs, and will cost employers billions in new annual costs. In case you missed it, here are the highlights: ALABAMA’S MORNING NEWS WITH JT ... Read more »
WASHINGTON – Today, Workforce Protections Subcommittee Republican Leader Fred Keller (R-PA) delivered the following opening statement, as prepared for delivery, at a subcommittee hearing on science-based strategies to protect workers from COVID-19: "Thank you, Madam Chair. I am disappointed that today’s hearing is being held in a completely virtual format. The Committee’s hearing room that I am cu... Read more »
Today, House Democrats passed the Senate-amended partisan budget reconciliation scheme, which allows only nine percent of $1.9 trillion to go toward COVID-19 related public health initiatives, while the rest funds Democrat pet projects. Following the vote, Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) issued this statement: "This so-called COVID-19 'relief' bill is a reckles... Read more »
Today, Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC) slammed Democrats for passing H.R. 842, the PRO Union Bosses Act. At the expense of workers and job creators, this radical, far reaching legislation will allow union bosses to consolidate power, coerce workers, line their own pockets, and bolster their own political agendas. Democrats passed H.R. 842 without Committee inpu... Read more »
