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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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Labor Caucus Co-Chairs Representatives Donald Norcross (D-NJ), Debbie Dingell (D-MI), Steven Horsford (D-NV), Mark Pocan (D-WI) Linda Sánchez (D-CA), and Tom Suozzi (D-NY) call on the Senate to immediately pass the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act after reported anti-labor events this week.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Donald Norcross (D-NJ-01), the only electrician in Congress and a 40-year veteran of the labor movement, released the following statement regarding President Joe Biden's Executive Order to improve the timeliness, lower costs, and increase quality in federal construction projects. The Order affects these benefits by requiring the use of project labor agreements (PLAs) on federal construction projects over $35 million.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Donald Norcross (D-NJ-01) released the following statement regarding the passage of the American COMPETES Act (H.R. 4521), legislation that will strengthen our supply chains and supercharge American innovation and competitiveness with global rivals for generations to come
Congressman Donald Norcross, who has been a strong proponent of New Jersey's burgeoning offshore wind industry, welcomed the news of the MOU and applauded the impact it will have on the South Jersey's economy.
Congressman Donald Norcross stressed the importance of mentorship.
"How important is it to learn those lessons of those who have been there before you?" he asked.
"I know I wouldn't be where I'm at today if it wasn't for accessible education and career training, and I know that having The Enterprise Center in Camden will help level the playing field by opening doors to opportunity and increasing access to vital resources for local minority-owned businesses."
Norcross, chair of the Armed Services tactical air and land forces subcommittee, said the measure "strengthens our national defense by ensuring our military personnel, their families, and the companies in the South Jersey region that supported them are bolstered by increasing pay and funding vital jobs and research that improves the survivability of our troops in combat."
"The Balzano Marine Terminal is a critical link in our supply chain and handles cargo that feeds directly into the broader economy," Rep. Norcross said. "Increasing the number of low-emission reach stackers at the terminal will grow its capacity to offload and move goods, ease bottlenecks, and contribute to the South Jersey economy."
I am a member of Congress and serve on the House Armed Services Committee. I am the father of a veteran. And I am also the product of a registered apprenticeship. Our veterans are highly trained and skilled, making them uniquely suited for careers in the skilled trades. The BRAVE Act was designed to help their reentry into civilian life by connecting them to the resources they need to find fulfilling, good-paying careers.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) released the following statement regarding his vote in the House of Representatives to pass H.R. 5376, the Build Back Better Act:
"Today, I voted for the Build Back Better Act, a blue-collar blueprint for rebuilding the American middle class.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) released the following statement regarding the unanimous House passage of his legislation, H.R. 147, the Bringing Registered Apprenticeships to Veterans Education (BRAVE) Act: