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Media Advisory: The Adequacy of Labor Law Enforcement in New Orleans Domestic Policy Subcommittee Hearing
Jun 26, 2007
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After the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, the federal reconstruction
effort was accompanied by the President’s suspension of certain labor
laws and an influx of immigrant labor. The often overlooked result was
a marked decline in working conditions and enforcement of workplace
safety and wage ...
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Kucinich Pledges To Support Ford Motor Company Employees
May 8, 2007
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 8) — Congressman Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) gave the following statement on the floor of the House of Representatives today:“Ford Motor Company has announced the closing of a casting plant in Cleveland where they are going to be outsourcing their engine casting business and idling ...
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Chairman Kucinich Sends Letter To Wal-Mart CEO Demanding Answers to Questionable Labor Practices
May 1, 2007
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 1) — Congressman Dennis Kucinich (D-OH), Chairman of the Domestic Policy Subcommittee, sent a letter to the President and CEO of Wal-mart Corporation today, asking for answers to issues raised by a Human Rights Watch Report.The report details systemic worker repression at Wal-M...
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Kucinich, House Democrats Host E-Hearing On The Future Of The Automotive Industry
Dec 9, 2005
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Congressman Dennis J. Kucinich (D-OH) today joined with House Democrats for a national online e-hearing today to give workers at General Motors and Delphi the opportunity to communicate directly with Congress about their concerns on issues like jobs, wages, health insurance, and retirement security....
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House Passes Kucinich/Visclosky Amendment:Advocates for a Larger Role For Labor and the Steel Industry In Setting Nation’s Manufacturing Policies
Jul 8, 2004
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By a wide margin, late Wednesday night, the United States House of Representatives passed an amendment offered by Congressman Dennis J. Kucinich (D-OH) and Congressman Peter Visclosky (D-IN) to create a larger role for labor and the steel industry in setting the nation’s manufacturing policies. Desp...
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Kucinich Takes To House Floor To Stand Up For Worker’s Rights
May 18, 2004
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Congressman Dennis J. Kucinich (D-OH), today, took to the House floor to stand up for worker’s rights and spoke in opposition to Republican attempts to weaken Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Kucinich gave the following speech on the House floor:
“I rise today in strong oppos...
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Kucinich: Administration’s “New” Manufacturing Plan Nothing More The Continuation Of Failed Policy
Jan 16, 2004
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Congressman Dennis J. Kucinich (D-OH) issued the following statement today on Secretary of Commerce Donald Evans’ trip to Ohio to promote the Administration’s “new” manufacturing plan:
“Ohio’s economy needs three things: jobs, jobs and jobs. Unfortunately, Secretary Evans will visit Ohio today to...
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Kucinich, Committee Ranking Members Demand Answers On Asbestos Guidance From EPA And OSHA
Jan 7, 2004
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Congressman Dennis J. Kucinich, joined by the Ranking Members of the House Government Reform Committee and the House Education and the Workforce Committee, today, sent a letter to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Leavitt and the head of the Occupational Safety and Health Admin...
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Kucinich: Administration Set To Hand Nation’s Unemployed A Lump of Coal
Dec 19, 2003
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Congressman Dennis J. Kucinich (D-OH), Co-Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, issued the following statement on unemployment benefits that due to Republican inaction will run out tomorrow for 500,000 Americans:
“Because of inaction by this Administration and the Republicans in Congress...
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Kucinich: Administration New Overtime Rules Would Pick The Pockets Of Workers
Oct 2, 2003
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Congressman Dennis J. Kucinich (D-OH), Co-Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, gave the following floor speech on the Administration proposed overtime rule change:
“It’s been a very tough year for the American worker. Astonishingly, it appears the Administration is attempting to make th...
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