[Congressional Bills 112th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 163 Introduced in House (IH)]

112th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 163

  Supporting the rights of all workers and calling for an end to the 
                       recent attacks on workers.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             March 10, 2011

   Ms. Norton (for herself and Ms. Edwards) submitted the following 
 resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the 
                               Workforce

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                               RESOLUTION


 
  Supporting the rights of all workers and calling for an end to the 
                       recent attacks on workers.

Whereas public and private sector union members are our friends, neighbors, 
        taxpayers, and constituents;
Whereas the right of our citizens to unionize has improved working conditions, 
        wages, and benefits for all workers;
Whereas labor unions have led in improving working conditions for all workers, 
        including laws pertaining to the 40-hour work week, child labor, health 
        and safety conditions, overtime pay, and health insurance and pension 
        coverage;
Whereas the right of workers to organize and form unions has facilitated the 
        growth and success of the middle class in the United States;
Whereas efforts to erode workers' protections and rights have commenced in State 
        capitals throughout the United States and in Congress at a time when 
        elected officials should be working to create jobs;
Whereas cooperation between workers and employers is the foundation for a strong 
        economic future;
Whereas the right of public and private sector employees to organize and 
        collectively bargain bolsters a strong democracy; and
Whereas Federal workers, who cover the entire range of workers in the American 
        workforce, remain dedicated to providing their knowledge and expertise 
        to the United States Government, from protecting our borders and water 
        supply to caring for our Nation's veterans: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That--
            (1) all private and public sector workers, regardless of 
        economic sector, job title, or responsibility, must have a 
        basic right to organize and bargain collectively for a fair and 
        just outcome;
            (2) the House of Representatives supports the rights of 
        workers, including their right to form a union and to bargain 
        collectively in good faith with an employer; and
            (3) Americans should work towards cessation of the constant 
        attacks on workers and should recognize that a strong middle 
        class is the only way to ensure the United States remains a 
        strong economic engine.
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