Congresswoman Hayes is a stalwart supporter of the protection of collective bargaining rights. She has supported the Protecting the Right to Organize Act and championed key labor issues like pay equity, workforce development. Throughout the pandemic, she advocated for premium pay for essential workers and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) protections for those on the frontlines. She co-led the National Apprenticeship Act, which would create one million high wage apprenticeship opportunities throughout the country and has been a consistent advocate for the Pregnant Worker Fairness Act and the Paycheck Fairness Act, which would ensure workers are protected from discrimination on the basis of gender or pregnancy status. The Congresswoman has consistently supported the Family and Medical Insurance Leave (FAMILY) Act, which would guarantee 12 weeks of paid leave for all Americans, and urged its inclusion in COVID relief and the Build Back Better Act.
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More on Labor and Jobs
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| 9/4/23 | FACT SHEET: The Raise the Wage Act Would Secure a Living Wage for 50,000 Connecticut Residents |
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| 7/26/23 | Hayes Introduces Bill Gradually Raising Minimum Wage to $17 By 2028 |
| 7/6/23 | Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, Legislation Cosponsored by Congresswoman Hayes, Goes Into Effect |
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| 1/31/23 | Hayes Elected Vice Ranking Member of Committee on Education and the Workforce |
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| 12/29/22 | Hayes Secures $23 Million for the Fifth and Historical Housatonic River Wild and Scenic Designation |
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| 10/14/22 | Hayes Warns About Social Security Scammers |
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| 7/28/22 | Hayes Votes to Boost American Manufacturing, Science and Innovation |
| 7/20/22 | Hayes Votes to Advance Funding Package with Connecticut Priorities |