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.
More on America's Workers
The Intelligencer. By Kyle Bagenstose
...U.S. Rep. Donald Norcross has introduced a bill to provide blood testing for military firefighters who were potentially exposed on the job to toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl subtances, or PFAS. Meanwhile, his colleague in the Senate, U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez, is pushing for the Department of Defense to release documents pertaining to an alleged effort to influence an upcoming PFAS policy decision by the Environmental Protection Agency.
The Intelligencer. By Kyle Bagenstose
...U.S. Rep. Donald Norcross has introduced a bill to provide blood testing for military firefighters who were potentially exposed on the job to toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl subtances, or PFAS. Meanwhile, his colleague in the Senate, U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez, is pushing for the Department of Defense to release documents pertaining to an alleged effort to influence an upcoming PFAS policy decision by the Environmental Protection Agency.
CHERRY HILL, NJ – Today, U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) – a member of the House Armed Services Committee and Chair of the House Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces – announced the Protecting Military Firefighters from PFAS Act, which will ensure health tests are conducted for servicemembers who may have been exposed to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances – commonly referred to as PFAS.
Patch. By Anthony Bellano
...Rowan College at Burlington County will host a summit intended to help eliminate barriers veterans face when seeking work.
..."Our brave military men and women risk their lives every day in defense of our country. When they come home from their active duty service, it becomes our duty to ensure they can smoothly transition into a rewarding career. That requires partnerships like Hereoes2Hire, which can connect these highly skilled American heroes to companies that value their diligence and commitment to getting the job done," Norcross said.
Caucus Focus: Issues of Importance for Construction Workers;
Meeting Guest: Ironworkers' International President
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressmen Donald Norcross (D-NJ-01) and David McKinley, P.E. (R-WV-01) hosted the inaugural meeting of the Congressional Bipartisan Building Trades Caucus in the 116th Congress. With both new and seasoned colleagues in attendance, the meeting focused on infrastructure, apprenticeships, retirement security and prevailing wage.
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross - a former minimum-wage worker - voted in favor of the Raise the Wage Act, of which he is a lead sponsor, in the House Committee on Education and Labor. This marked the first vote in more than a decade to raise the federal minimum wage.
SNJ Today.
..."While many people know that Peter J. McGuire is the 'Father of Labor Day,' they don't often know he lived in Camden and was buried in Pennsauken," said Norcross. "This remarkable man, with South Jersey roots, understood the American workforce is our greatest asset and honoring his achievements with this historic landmark is the least we can do."
CHERRY HILL, NJ – Today, U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) – a lifelong labor leader and Pennsauken native – announced that the Peter J. McGuire memorial and gravesite is now part of the National Register of Historic Places.
Government Executive. By Charles S. Clark
...Norcross gave as an example the Atlantic City Federal Aviation Administration tech center, where contracted employees make up 50 percent of the 3,000 employee workforce.
...Norcross's bill reflects the agenda of the 400-company-member Professional Services Council, which has long pushed for reliable funding to avoid or minimize the pain of government shutdowns.
The Orlando Sentinel. By Chabeli Herrera
...As the bills move ahead in Congress, the challenge now, Norcross said in an interview, is making the legislature aware of how big the problem is.
..."[Contractors] are vitally important and if they feel that this job isn't a secure job, they're going to go elsewhere," Norcross said. "We as a government, we don't want that."