[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 150 (Monday, September 18, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H4373]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         STANDING WITH THE UAW

  (Mr. MRVAN asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. MRVAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today on day 4 since the United Auto 
Workers' contract expired to encourage all leaders of management and 
the union to find common ground to ensure workers receive their fair 
share of the success of the auto industry.
  For Indiana's First Congressional District, I represent the 
incredible UAW members from Region 2B in Indiana and also members that 
work at the Ford plant across the State line in Illinois out of Local 
551.
  The steel and manufacturing industries of northwest Indiana are also 
critical suppliers for the automobile manufacturers.
  Throughout our history, organized labor has been on the front lines 
fighting for fair pay, access to affordable healthcare, safe working 
conditions, and sound retirement benefits. That fight continues today 
on day 4.
  I again encourage all parties at the table to recognize the inherent 
value of the UAW workers and their essential contributions to the 
success, not just in the auto industry, but for the economic success 
for our communities and the expansion of the middle class.
  I also wish my mom a happy 89th birthday.

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