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H.RES.198: Recognizing the coordinated struggle of workers during the 1968 Memphis sanitation workers strike to voice their grievances and reach a collective agreement for rights in the workplace.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about labor and employment
- Introduced April 1, 2011
- Latest Major Action April 1, 2011
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
57 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Recognizes the coordinated struggle of workers during the 1968 Memphis sanitation workers strike to voice their grievances and reach a collective agreement for rights in the workplace. Honors the perseverance of the 1,300 members of Local 1733 in urging social and economic equality in the workplace. Recognizes the contributions of all those unnamed who participated in the fight for justice during the strike.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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April 1, 2011 |
Introduced in the House by Donna Edwards (D-Md.) |