National Val Hoyle vies to carry on DeFazio’s labor legacy Mar 2, 2022 Union leaders winced when they learned a labor champion was leaving Congress. Now a candidate with strong labor ties looks to succeed him.
Jobs Massive infrastructure and jobs bill becomes law Nov 17, 2021 The new law spends $1.2 trillion over five years to upgrade bridges, highways, rail, transit, ports, airports, water systems, and more.
National ‘Robin Hood Tax’ on Wall Street would generate $350 billion Nov 16, 2011 Rep. Peter DeFazio and Sen. Tom Harkin introduce a bill Nov. 3 to tax Wall Street trading activity.
National Congressman Peter DeFazio: A Message to Labor Sep 29, 2011 Unionists hear a call to fight back in 2012 and make Wall Street pay.
National AFL-CIO tallies slew of anti-union votes in Congress Aug 10, 2011 The national AFL-CIO has released its interim rating of members of Congress for 2011.
Trade Congress could vote on Korea, Colombia, Panama deals in July Jul 1, 2011 The NAFTA-style treaties would add to the trade deficit and make outsourcing easier.
