Jobs and the Workforce

Pocan Praises President Biden’s “Buy American” EO

January 25, 2021

MADISON, WI – Congressman Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement in response to President Joe Biden signing an executive order strengthening the federal government’s “Buy American” rules.

Issues:Jobs and the Workforce

Labor Caucus Applauds Biden’s Firing of NLRB’s Robb

January 21, 2021

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Labor Caucus Co-Chairs Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI), Steven Horsford (D-NV), Donald Norcross (D-NJ), Mark Pocan (D-WI), Linda Sánchez (D-CA), and Tom Suozzi (D-NY)released the following statement supporting President Biden’s firing of National Labor Relation Board (NLRB) General Counsel Peter Robb.

Issues:Jobs and the Workforce

Labor Caucus Kicks Off with AFL-CIO President Trumka and AFT President Weingarten

January 14, 2021

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, the Labor Caucus, led by Co-Chairs Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI), Steven Horsford (D-NV), Donald Norcross (D-NJ), Mark Pocan (D-WI) Linda Sánchez (D-CA), and Tom Suozzi (D-NY), held a kick-off event with members and special guests, including President of the AFL-CIO Richard Trumka and President of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) Randi Weingarten.

Issues:Jobs and the Workforce

Labor Caucus Announces New Co-Chairs

November 25, 2020

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Labor Caucus announced four additional co-chairs today, Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI), Steven Horsford (D-NV), Linda Sánchez (D-CA), and Tom Suozzi (D-NY)will join Congressmen Mark Pocan (D-WI) and Donald Norcross (D-NJ) as co-chairs of the Labor Caucus.

Issues:Jobs and the Workforce

Pocan, Norcross Announce Labor Caucus

November 13, 2020

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressmen Mark Pocan (D-WI) and Donald Norcross (D-NJ) are announcing the creation of the Labor Caucus, intended to advance the needs of the labor movement, combat the issues facing working families, and connect legislators directly with unions and union leaders. The new caucus will be organized by union members of Congress—Representatives Pocan and Norcross are both decades-long union members in the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) and International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), respectively.

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Pocan, DeLauro to Introduce Layoff Prevention Bills

March 20, 2020

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Pocan, Cicilline Lead Letter to Protect Small Businesses in Next House COVID-19 Package

March 20, 2020

Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02) and David Cicilline (RI-01) today sent a letter to the Speaker of the House of the Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, requesting direct and immediate financial assistance to small businesses, independent contractors, sole proprietors, and gig economy workers in the House's next legislative package to combat the effects of the coronavirus outbreak.

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Trump IRAPs Avoid Accountability, Fail Apprentices

March 11, 2020

Press Release

Washington, D.C.— U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (WI-02) released the following statement in response to the Trump administration's launch of their Industry-Recognized Apprenticeship Programs initiative.

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Pocan, Gillibrand Announce Bill to End Rampant Outsourcing And Protect American Jobs

March 6, 2020

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (D-WI) and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) announced bicameral legislation, the End Outsourcing Act, which would utilize the tax code and federal grants, loans and contracts to end the outsourcing of jobs overseas.

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Pocan Introduces Food Worker Pay Standards Act

March 4, 2020

Press Release

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Mark Pocan (WI-02), today introduced the Food Worker Pay Standards Act which would ensure that the federal government only purchases food produced by workers who earn fair pay and benefits.

Issues:Jobs and the Workforce