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The legislation continues their advocacy on behalf of working people and addresses growing income inequality by protecting workers’ right to join a union and negotiate for higher wages, better benefits and safe conditions
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07),…
Issues:
Jobs, Labor, & the Economy
The Raise the Wage Act follows Jayapal’s earlier work to make Seattle the first major city to enact a $15 minimum wage
WASHINGTON – United States Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, joined House Committee on…
Issues:
Jobs, Labor, & the Economy
WASHINGTON — United States Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) issued the following statement after voting to deliver another round of critical COVID-19 relief to individuals, families and businesses in Washington and throughout the country:
“My office has heard directly from thousands of…
Issues:
Health Care,
Jobs, Labor, & the Economy
SEATTLE — United States Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), a member of the House Committee on Education and Labor, issued the following statement on reports that Boeing will pull 787 production out of Washington state:
“The Pacific Northwest has long been an…
Issues:
Jobs, Labor, & the Economy
SEATTLE — U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), co-chair of the United for Climate and Environmental Justice Task Force, released the following statement after voting against H.R. 4447, the Clean Economy Jobs and Innovation Act:
“As climate disasters continue to get worse…
Issues:
Environment,
Jobs, Labor, & the Economy
SEATTLE — U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) introduced the Apprenticeship Futures for All Act today as she builds on her proven track record of increasing access to apprenticeships that provide a proven pathway to the middle class. The legislation accomplishes this…
Issues:
Health Care,
Jobs, Labor, & the Economy