Deleted Tweets From EdLabor Cmte, D-D.C.
EdLabor Cmte's accounts: EdWorkforceDems
Tracking Since: February 06, 2019
RT @BobbyScott: I will not stop working to lower costs for families and create good-paying jobs for our nation’s workers. Our const… https://t.co/LhrDfQSoFi
#YearinReview: Committee Democrats have improved the lives of students, families, & workers. ✅ Secured #COVID19 relief ✅ Led House passage of 13 bills, including #BuildBackBetter ✅ Held 37 hearings focused on meeting the needs of all Americans https://t.co/eIh362UDwo
RT @SecCardona: Only about 39% of students who receive federal financial aid receive Federal Pell Grants. By increasing & expanding… https://t.co/LgwP91iSPE
5️⃣ Help workers secure good-paying jobs by expanding quality job training programs and investing in the vital direct care workforce.
6️⃣ Strengthen enforcement or labor law and civil rights violations, and set meaningful civil monetary penalties to deter companies from committing wage theft, endangering workers’ safety, or violating their right to organize.
The House just PASSED the Protecting Older Job Applicants Act. One step closer to delivering a victory for older Americans and protecting job applicants from age discrimination. https://t.co/1HeoR7Tzpk
“It’s time to set families up for success and set up early care and education to be a valued and highly desired, long-term career path - our economic prosperity depends on it.”
Over 300 early learning & child care providers are calling on Congress to pass the #BuildBackBetter Act. The bill would invest in affordable child care and universal high-quality preschool. https://t.co/EfdK7I8gLE
⤵️ QT @SecCardona: The #BuildBackBetter framework is the most transformative investment in children in generations. Let’s explain how:)
RT @SecCardona: The #BuildBackBetter framework is the most transformative investment in children in generations. Let’s explain how:
A strong labor movement is essential to rebuilding the middle class. I applaud the Biden Administration for taking action to protect federal workers’ right to stand together and negotiate for higher wages, better benefits, and safer working conditions. QT @BrianDeeseNEC: From workplace safety to fair wages, the pandemic has made the importance of worker power and collective bargaining… https://t.co/ZgS6CXCoyI)
RT @BobbyScott: Went to the @WhiteHouse earlier today to honor the 2020 and 2021 State and National Teachers of the Year with… https://t.co/h5zWNsUNuZ
About 246,000 borrowers were enrolled at over 1,100 colleges that closed from 2010 through 2020. Many of these students face lasting financial consequences. The findings from @USGAO highlight the need to #ProtectStudents by making it easier for them to get relief. https://t.co/X0W42Fu450
Democrats want to crack down on predatory for-profit colleges. Republicans want to shield bad schools from accountability and force students to **borrow more money** so they can increase profits for insurance companies. We are not the same. Watch @RepKathyManning explain: https://t.co/9rAESZW9e4
RT @EdLaborCmte: The @EdLaborGOP brought an “expert witness” to today’s hearing to argue against masks in schools. The only problem… https://t.co/hKk9nEb5J8
RT @RepSusanWild: Yesterday, I jumped on SIRIUS XM POTUS with @juliemason to chat about cancelling student loan debt. Especially fo… https://t.co/fnByzPa8ZB
RT @RepAndyLevin: From our days when she was a trusted advisor to retired @IBEW president Ed Hill and I was on the @AFLCIO staff, to… https://t.co/r5oU4gi2Fn
Yes! And thanks to Congressional Democrats and the Biden Administration for passing the #AmericanRescuePlan, schools have the resources they need to: ✔️Reopen safely ✔️Protect students and educators from the virus, and ✔️Make up for lost time in the classroom. https://t.co/kLXUEUDxVF
In 2020, @USCCRgov formally recommended phasing out subminimum wages for workers with disabilities. “Congress should repeal Section 14c with a planned phase-out period to allow transition among service providers and people with disabilities.” https://t.co/Xm7N4vwb64
2/ While Republicans continue playing politics, Democrats will continue passing legislation that improves people’s lives. https://t.co/kyu2lHyXTT