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

Amazon insists NJ worker's death wasn't work-related. Not so fast, congressman says.
July 24, 2022
In The News

"Amazon clearly has a vested interest in putting the correct spin on this. It's their reputation," Norcross, who earlier this year led much of the state's Congressional delegation in drafting a letter to OSHA, asking it to conduct an analysis that could help determine if warehouse operations like Amazon's need more oversight.

Issues: America's Workers
House defeats Republican attempt to cut construction workers' wages
July 21, 2022
In The News

"Dozens of studies over decades have shown prevailing wages increase productivity, raise wages, help local contractors, and promote high-quality apprenticeship programs," said Rep. Donald Norcross, D-N.J., an Electrical Worker,

Issues: America's Workers
Student-loan borrowers in public service have 3 more months to benefit from extra relief — and 2 Democratic lawmakers want to make that relief permanent
July 21, 2022
In The News

On Thursday, New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez and New Jersey Rep. Donald Norcross introduced the Second Chance at Public Service Loan Forgiveness Act, which aims to permanently reform the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, intended to forgive student debt for government and nonprofit workers after ten years of qualifying payments.

Issues: America's Workers
Rep. Norcross Reacts to Tragic Death of New Jersey Amazon Warehouse Worker
July 20, 2022
Press Release

Today, U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) released the below statement following reports of the death of an unidentified warehouse worker at Amazon's EWR9 facility in Carteret, New Jersey, during the Prime Day rush.

Issues: America's Workers
Reps. Norcross, Chu, and 101 Other Members of Congress Introduce Legislation to End Corporate Handouts for Union Busting
July 20, 2022
Press Release

Today, U.S. Representatives Donald Norcross (D-NJ-01) and Judy Chu (D-CA-27) were joined by 101 of their colleagues to introduce legislation that would deny American taxpayer subsidies for corporate activity intended to discourage workers from exercising their legally protected right to unionize.

Issues: America's Workers
Rep. Norcross Votes to Pass Annual Defense Bill Supporting Service Members and America's National Security
July 14, 2022
Press Release

Today, U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01), chair of the Tactical Air and Land Forces (TAL) Subcommittee of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), voted to pass H.R. 7900, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23), which will strengthen U.S. national security by investing in U.S.

Issues: America's Workers National Security
Wind Turbine Factory To Bring Jobs To Small South Jersey Town
July 13, 2022
In The News

"The offshore wind industry will provide long-term, family-sustaining careers for a new generation of workers in South Jersey," Congressman Donald Norcross said.

Issues: America's Workers Environment
Biden Administration OKs Final Rule for Multiemployer Pension Aid Impacting Millions of Workers
July 13, 2022
In The News

"This is about basic fairness," Rep. Donald Norcross (D-N.J.) said in a statement. "If you work hard, you should be able to rely on the fruits of your labor in your golden years."

Issues: America's Workers
GOP measure would stop federal contractor minimum wage from becoming permanent
July 8, 2022
In The News

"This is people's livelihoods we're talking about," he said Congressman Norcross. "This is about paying bills and putting food on tables."

Issues: America's Workers
Reps. Norcross, Sánchez, and McKinley, Recognize Journeyman Lineworkers
July 8, 2022
Press Release

Today, U.S. Representatives Donald Norcross (D-NJ-01), Linda T. Sánchez (D-CA-38), and David B. McKinley, P.E. (R-WV-01), led a group of 135 lawmakers in introducing a resolution to designate July 10, 2022, as Journeyman Lineman Recognition Day.

Issues: America's Workers