Votes
| Date Sort ascending | Legislation | CWA Position | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protecting the Right to Organize Act - Motion to Recommit House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hern, Kevin (OK) motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment to forbid a labor organization from communicating with an employee regarding joining or supporting the labor organization if the employee is not authorized to work in the United States. CWA recommended a vote NO. |
This legislation is bad for working people | Failed | |
| Equality Act A vote on H.R. 5, the Equality Act. H.R. 5 extends all anti-discrimination protection to LGBTQ+ Americans in access to employment, housing, education, public accommodations, credit, jury service and the use of Federal funds and ensures that all workers in the country will have protection from being fired for their sexual orientation or gender identity. CWA recommended a YES vote. |
This legislation is good for working people | Passed | |
| Paycheck Fairness Act A vote on H.R. 7, the Paycheck Fairness Act. H.R. 7 puts gender-based discrimination on equal footing with other forms of discrimination such as race, disability or age, giving employees the right to ask and know what their colleagues earn, without fear of retaliation from their employers. CWA recommended a YES vote. |
This legislation is good for working people | Passed | |
| For the People Act A vote on H.R. 1, the For the People Act. H.R. 1 aims to expand voting rights, get big money of out politics and reform our democratic institutions — all to make our democracy more inclusive. CWA recommended a YES vote. |
This legislation is good for working people | Passed | |
| CARES Act The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) (H.R.748) was a significant first step towards providing relief for working families who were impacted by the pandemic. This much needed legislation provides economic support to America’s workers and families including an expansion of the unemployment insurance program, increased funding for schools, hospitals and state and local governments, and relief for the airline industry contingent on protection of worker rights. |
This legislation is good for working people | Passed |