Labor
The U.S. labor force is a pillar of our nation’s strength. Congresswoman Wilson believes that we must protect and advance the rights, protections, and benefits our labor force needs to work with dignity and create better lives for themselves and their families.
As Ranking Member of the House Education and the Workforce Committee’s Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, she has been an outspoken advocate for expanded labor rights and worker protections.
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Congresswoman Frederica Wilson reintroduced 'The Jobs Now Act' for the 119th Congress. This legislation is focused on assisting Americans who are having difficulty finding employment by providing two-year grants to cities, counties, and qualified nonprofits for training, hiring, and retaining individuals in public service jobs.
Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24) issued the following statement regarding the continuing resolution of the 2024 appropriations bills funding the federal government:
Washington D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24), Chair of the Higher Education and Workforce Investment Subcommittee, introduced the American Teacher Act to incentivize states to increase the minimum K-12 teacher salary to $60,000 and provide adjustments for inflation. This financial incentive supports ongoing state efforts to provide competitive wages for teachers and address the national teacher shortage.
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At the end of last week, the Florida congressional delegation, led by U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., and U.S. Rep. Al Lawson, D-Fla., called on U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai "to initiate a Section 301 investigation of fruit and vegetable imports from Mexico, and to secure trade relief for Florida growers."
Miami, Fla. - Today, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) voted to pass H.R. 7309, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2022, which would invest in our nation's workforce development programs and help fill job openings in District 24 with qualified workers.
On Friday, September 10, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson voted to advance the portion of the Build Back Better Act that falls under the jurisdiction of the Education and Labor Committee. The historic package invests $761 billion to lower the cost of childcare, expand access to quality education, and help Americans secure good-paying jobs.
Miami, Fla. - This week, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson (FL-24) voted to pass the Federal Firefighters Fairness Act, which seeks to strengthen access to workers' compensation benefits for federal firefighters, including those in District 24 who have become injured or ill on the job.
Congresswoman Wilson issued the following statement on the passage of the Protecting Workers' Right to Organize Act:
"Tonight, the U.S. House of Representatives once again passed the Protecting Workers' Right to Organize Act. I am proud to have been an original lead sponsor of this landmark legislation each time it has passed and hopeful that it will soon pass in the Senate.
Today Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson proudly voted for the passage of the Paycheck Fairness Act, which strengthens and closes loopholes in the 1963 Equal Pay Act, including providing effective remedies for workers who are not being paid equal pay for equal work.
"House Democrats have passed this landmark legislation three times, but due to Republican opposition, it failed in the Senate. I am hopeful that with a new majority and administration that it will soon become law," said Congresswoman Wilson.
Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson was elected to serve as chair of the Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Subcommittee of the House Committee on Education and Labor for the 116th Congress. The HELP Subcommittee has legislative and oversight jurisdiction over laws directly impacting American workers and businesses.