Labor

 

Throughout my time in Congress I have been committed to maintaining rights and protections for American workers. For more than 75 years, federal law has provided Americans the right to join together in unions and bargain for fair pay and benefits and safer working conditions. Unions have contributed to building the middle class in this country and in helping to improve the wages and working conditions of all Americans, union and non-union jobs alike.  According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, union workers are more likely than non-union workers to be covered by health insurance, and receive pension benefits and paid sick leave.

Whether standing up for workers sick and injured at Ground Zero or ensuring that cleanup crews at the BP oil spill site are properly attired, I am committed to improving employment conditions for American workers. Following several deadly crane accidents in New York and around the country, I urged the Bush Administration to update crane and derricks standards.

Legislation

06/12/09 - H.CON.RES.152, Commending the Bureau of Labor Statistics on the occasion of its 125th anniversary [111th Congress]

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Documents/Reports

07/08/10 -  Letter to Assistant Secretary David Michaels, Occupational Safety and Health Administration

06/16/08 - Letter to Assistant Secretary Foulke asking Occupational Safety and Health Administration to update safety standards for cranes and derricks

06/04/08 - Letter requesting language requiring Department of Labor to issue crane safety standards to Chairman Obey and Ranking Member Walsh, Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education

05/30/08 - Letter to Assistant Secretary Foulke, Department of Labor, asking for an investigation of construction sites using cranes in New York City

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More on Labor

Maloney statement on NY congressional delegation meeting with MTA Chairman

Jul 9, 2014 Press Release
NEW YORK – Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12) today released the following statement after a meeting of the New York congressional delegation with MTA Chairman/CEO Tom Prendergast. “The outcome of this meeting was clear: the New York delegation strongly believes that the MTA and labor must return to the bargaining table to resolve the present impasse. With no realistic prospect for congressional action, both parties must work around the clock to secure a final deal that can avoid a strike. Mr. Prendergast says the parties are close to a deal. I hope that’s true, because the clock is ticking. “A strike would be devastating for the residents of not just Long Island, but the economy of New York City as well. As the Representative for one of New York’s strongest business districts, I’m concerned that people wouldn’t be able to get to work, other forms of transportation into the city would become stressed, and the employers I represent would be severely impacted. Our hotels should be filled with tourists visiting the world’s greatest city - not commuters.”

Rep. Maloney statement on Con Ed-Union negotiations

Jul 6, 2012 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) issued the following statement in response to Con Ed’s contract situation with its union:
 

Maloney Statement in Opposition to HR 3094 - the Election Prevention Act

Nov 30, 2011 Press Release

"Mr. Speaker, I rise today to oppose yet another attempt at rolling back workers’ rights, HR 3094, the Election Prevention Act. This assault on union employees is anti-democratic and harmful to the American middle class. Instead of legislation to create jobs and to grow the American workforce, the House Majority is attempting to undermine worker protections and put workers at risk.

Rep. Maloney Seeks More Info on Safety Measures for Oil-Spill Cleanup Workers

Jul 8, 2010 Press Release
Washington, D.C. -- Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY) today requested more information from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regarding the agency’s efforts to protect the health of cleanup workers at BP oil spill sites. In her letter to OSHA Assistant Secretary David Michaels, a full copy of which follows, Rep. Maloney asks what the agency is doing to make sure that cleanup workers are using respirators and other protective gear, particularly in hot and humid weather; whether OSHA’s team of 25 safety inspectors is sufficient to cover the entire oil spill area; and whether the agency has set up a “1-800” number or other mechanism for workers to report safety concerns.