I can’t express enough how deeply grateful I am to have represented Michigan’s 9th district in Congress the last four years. Though my term has concluded, please keep in touch with me on here or @Andy_Levin. Onward!
GOP may be so reflexively anti-union that they want to strip their employees of the chance to form one—but it's not that easy. Under the Congressional Accountability Act, rights that have been implemented can't simply be taken away absent new legislation to change the Act itself.
House GOP Rules BLOW TO CONGRESSIONAL LABOR UNION MOVEMENT: "• Eliminate Democrats’ creation of House staff labor unions so that Congressional staff are accountable to the elected officials they serve" per summary. cc: @Congress_Union @DWS________
Wow, what a year it’s been?! I’m in awe of our country’s resilience and our collective ability to tackle challenges head on. All year, community leaders and advocates inspired me to make our world more just and equitable. Happy New Year!
On Dec. 28, 2018, U.S. citizen Paul Whelan was arrested & wrongfully accused of espionage by the Russian Federation. He’s been held in a prison camp ever since. We must do everything in our power to secure his release. It’s time for Paul to come home to Michigan. #FreePaulWhelan
Happy first day of #Kwanzaa to all celebrating! This annual tradition focuses on core African values and brings together families and communities across the globe.
I just voted for the government funding bill to reverse decades of disinvestment and support the middle and working class. We're bringing home $19M in Community Funding Projects and much more. Happy holidays one and all!
The workers in my office have delivered an incredible gift to their peers this holiday season by showing you can achieve the power of a written contract guaranteeing workers’ rights in the halls of Congress.
Together, these projects reflect our shared priorities of raising the standard of living for working families, protecting our one precious Earth, and upholding the human rights of every resident of Macomb and Oakland Counties.
Learn about the projects: https://t.co/Osg7c1jBiq
The final government funding package will include *all* of our requested Community Funding Projects, bringing over $19M to Macomb and Oakland Counties!
BREAKING: This Senate passed the funding bill with an aggressive investment in American families, workers, and our national defense.
The range of people it helps is large and deep.
America will be healthier, more prosperous, and more secure.
In the final days of the 117th Congress, @RepAndyLevin calls on his colleagues to support working people by making #PellGrants eligible to people who are training for #jobs in high-quality short-term #education programs through enactment of the #JOBSAct.
https://t.co/rblFOsxlD5
“I've been a vocal advocate for human rights in places like India, which is in danger of becoming a Hindu nationalist State rather than a secular democracy. The world's largest democracy!” — @RepAndyLevin
In the final days of the 117th Congress, @RepAndyLevin calls on his colleagues to support working people by making #PellGrants eligible to people who are training for #jobs in high-quality short-term #education programs through enactment of the #JOBSAct.
https://t.co/rblFOsxlD5
2. This is not nearly enough. In a historic year of worker organizing, union elections and employer repression in response, we need full funding for the @NLRB, nothing less. We fight on!
I’m of two minds re: the first @NLRB funding increase in nearly a decade.
1. Great tactical victory for a determined workers’ movement that would not take no as an answer. Even with Republican opposition and the filibuster, we can get things done!