Labor - Working for Working Americans
Sherman's efforts in Congress to support American working families have earned him an "A" or 100% rating from the AFL-CIO, Teamsters, SEIU, UFCW, UAW and virtually every other labor organization which rates voting records for Members of Congress.
Below are some of Sherman's recent efforts to continue supporting hard-working Americans and their families.
President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
Sherman was proud to have worked with colleagues on both sides of the aisle to help pass the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act which President Biden signed into law.
This once-in-a-century investment in our national infrastructure will help create good union jobs and ensure America's competitiveness for the 21st Century.
Our nations bridges, roads, highways, and transit badly need repairs and improvements. The passage of this bill is a triumph for working people, it will bolster our economic well-being and secure our infrastructure for years to come.
Ending So-Called "Right-to-Work" Laws
"Right-to-work" laws are often referred to as "right to work for less" laws. "Right-to-work" laws are union-busting and hurt workers, plain and simple, unionization rates in the 27 states with these laws are abysmal. Only by ending so-called "right-to-work" laws nationwide can we stop the race to the bottom.
Congressman Sherman and Senator Elizabeth Warren re-introduced the Nationwide Right to Unionize Actlast year. They worked together to introduce identical legislation in the House and Senate. Sherman has carried this bill in every Congress since 2008.
Sherman was pleased to see the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Actadopt a key provision in the bill to allow unions to override "right-to-work" laws.
The late President of AFL-CIO, the great Richard Trumka, said about this bill: "With the introduction of legislation banning so-called ‘Right-to-Work' laws, Congressman Sherman has once again demonstrated his strong commitment to working families".
Supporting the Right to Organize
Congressman Sherman joined with Congressman Bobby Scott and others to reintroduce The Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act, which will strengthen protections for workers' right to organize and would establish penalties on predatory corporations that violate workers' rights.
Sherman and his colleagues passed the PRO Actin the House and Sherman continues to urge the Senate Leadership to pass this important legislation.
Sherman also joined with Congressman Matt Cartwright to introduce The Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act which would require states to provide public-service workers the freedom to join a union and collectively bargain.
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Sherman Oaks, California – Today Congressman Brad Sherman (CA-32) issued the following statement:
"I stand in solidarity with SEIU Local 121RN members in their quest for patient safety. The nurses at Northridge Hospital Medical Center are on the frontline of our healthcare system and deserve support - not more cuts - so they can take care of their patients."
Sherman Oaks, California – Today, Congressman Brad Sherman (CA-32) was joined by Fire Chief of the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) Kristin M. Crowley at Los Angeles Fire Station 88 in Sherman Oaks where the Congressman presented a check for $3 million in federal funds that he secured to help improve local fire stations and increase public safety.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Brad Sherman (CA-32) and Senator Elizabeth Warren(Massachusetts), today announced the introduction of the Nationwide Right to Unionize Act -- legislation that would eliminate so-called ‘right-to-work' laws nationwide.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA -- Congressman Brad Sherman (CA-32) joined Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) and Members of the California Congressional delegation on a letter to Governor Gavin Newsom and State Representatives to urge support for SB 616 that would increase the number of paid sick days that employess can earn and use.
"Paid sick leave allows employees to take time off to take care of themselves and their families without the fear of losing pay," said Congressman Sherman. "I am proud to have joined Rep. Gomez in supporting California working families."
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA -- On July 14, 2023, the American actors' union SAG–AFTRA (Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists) went on strike over an ongoing labor dispute with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). It has coincided with a Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike as part of broader Hollywood labor disputes.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA -- Hundreds of cooks, room attendants, dishwashers, servers, bellmen and other workers from eight area hotels walked off the job Monday, July 10, marking the second wave of the largest multi-hotel strike in Southern California history.
"I stand in solidarity with the hard working UNITE HERE Local 11 in their quest for livable wages, a fair contract, and an economy that works for everyone," said Congressman Brad Sherman (CA-32).
Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Brad Sherman met with LiUNA! Local 300 members Sergio Rascon, Luis Robles, Tony Olea, Ernesto Pantoja and Alex Aguilar of Studio Utility Employees Local 724.
"We discussed the importance of safe job sites, properly preparing workers for jobs and the key role laborers will play in building the Sepulveda Pass projects," said Sherman after the meeting.