America's Workers

Our national workforce keeps our country running and provides invaluable services we often take for granted. Nobody should have to work multiple jobs or extraordinary hours to provide for their family, save for retirement or feel financially secure. As an electrician by trade, I know the best social program in the world is a job and I believe every worker must have an opportunity to succeed, which starts with fair pay. Women have made great strides in history, but it’s time they receive equal pay for equal work and the opportunity to maintain a work and family balance. We need to ensure working families have fair wages, safe working conditions, and a voice in the workplace.

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$2.8 million clean-energy grant awarded to Paulsboro
April 12, 2022
In The News

"The offshore wind industry in South Jersey means good-paying, clean energy jobs for local workers. To accommodate economic growth, we need to invest in the infrastructure that will support a growing industrial base right here in Paulsboro," said Norcross.

Issues: America's Workers Environment
Rep. Norcross Announces $2.8 Million to Support Clean Energy Business Development in Paulsboro, New Jersey
April 12, 2022
Press Release

Today, U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) announced that the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a $2.8 million grant to Paulsboro, New Jersey, to expand the Paulsboro Water Treatment Plant in support of business development a job growth in South Jersey's offshore wind industry.

Issues: America's Workers Environment
Rep. Norcross Announces Funding to Secure Retirement for Over 3,600 New Jersey Transportation Workers
April 8, 2022
Press Release

Today, U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) released the following statement in response to use of the multiemployer pensions relief that Congress enacted through the American Rescue Plan. The relief is being used to avert a pension crisis for 3,610 transportation workers in New Jersey, restoring their retirement benefit cuts going forward and making payments to retirees who may have been impacted by previous cuts.

Issues: America's Workers
Rep. Norcross Statement on Being Selected to Negotiate Bill to Support Domestic Manufacturing and Create Jobs
April 7, 2022
Press Release

Today, U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) released the following statement in response to being appointed by Speaker Nancy Pelosi to go to conference with the Senate over the House's America COMPETES Act of 2022, which makes crucial investments in the production of semiconductor chips, strengthens supply chains, and bolsters research and development.

Issues: America's Workers
House bill seeks to increase offshore wind energy production
April 6, 2022
In The News
Issues: America's Workers Environment
Hamilton Starbucks Employees Push to Join Labor Union
April 5, 2022
In The News

"The pandemic highlighted how the economy has benefited big corporations and the wealthy at the expense of working people. All workers should be able to organize for better wages and fair working conditions free of intimidation," said Norcross, who is a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 351. "Workers at Starbucks deserve better wages, better working conditions, more reliable schedules, and a voice in their workplace."

Issues: America's Workers
Reps. Norcross, Pascrell, Scott, Luria, McEachin Introduce Offshore Wind Manufacturing Act
April 5, 2022
Press Release

Today, Congressman Donald Norcross (D-NJ-01), the only union electrician in Congress and co-founder of the Labor Caucus, announced the introduction of the Offshore Wind American Manufacturing Act, transformational legislation that will use the U.S. tax code to grow offshore wind energy through new investment and production tax credits.

Issues: America's Workers Environment
N.J. legislators sign letter of support for Starbucks union effort
April 4, 2022
In The News

Twenty-five New Jersey elected officials signed a letter of support for the recent unionization efforts at Starbucks stores in the state, urging CEO Howard Schultz to adhere to, and sign, the Fair Election Principles.

Issues: America's Workers
Starbucks Workers Organize in NJ
April 4, 2022
In The News

Congressman Donald Norcross also signed the letter and said he supported the Starbucks workers. "The pandemic highlighted how the economy has benefited big corporations and the wealthy at the expense of working people. All workers should be able to organize for better wages and fair working conditions free of intimidation," said Norcross, who is a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 351. "Workers at Starbucks deserve better wages, better working conditions, more reliable schedules, and a voice in their workplace."

Issues: America's Workers
Rep. Norcross Introduces Bill to Grow Skilled Workforce
April 4, 2022
Press Release

Today, U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) released the below statement following the introduction of the Diversifying Paths to Apprenticeships Act (H.R. 7342).

Issues: America's Workers Education