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...The Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act was unveiled May 2 by a coalition of 40 Democrats in the U.S. Senate and 100 in the House, including Folsom, N.J., Local 351 member and U.S. Rep. Donald Norcross.
...The PRO Act stops employers from interfering in organizing drives and delaying votes, prohibits management from forcing workers to attend anti-union captive-audience meetings, and requires companies to bargain in good faith, among its many proposals to protect and restore workers' rights.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) issued the below statement on his vote in favor of H.R. 986, the Protecting Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions Act of 2019:
"Americans want and deserve affordable health care, but the Trump Administration is trying to make it legal to discriminate against Americans with pre-existing conditions – again. Why would we ever want to rip coverage away from people with pre-existing conditions?!
RIDLEY PARK, PA - U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) - Chair of the House Armed Services' Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces - and Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) visited the Boeing production facility in Ridley Park to survey the critical national security programs and advanced manufacturing at the site. They were joined by Dr. Bruce Jette, the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics and Technology, and Lieutenant General James F. Pasquarette, the Army's Deputy Chief of Staff.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) – member of the House Committee on Education and the Labor and member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 351 – joined House and Senate Democrats in introducing the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act. This comprehensive bill protects workers' right to organize a union and bargain for higher wages, better benefits and safer working conditions.
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross released the below statement on his vote in favor of H.R. 9, the Climate Action Now Act, which recommits America to the Paris Climate Agreement and lays the groundwork for further climate action.
"By withdrawing from the Paris Climate Agreement in 2017, our country wrongfully prioritized corporate polluters over the health and well-being of our children and grandchildren. We must follow sound science, embrace global cooperation and build a 21st century clean-energy economy.
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) today announced that the Center for Family Services (CFS) will receive $725,264 from the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) to help support AmeriCorps' community service efforts in Camden.
PENNSAUKEN, NJ - Today, U.S. Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) held a roundtable discussion about the high cost of prescription drugs and vowed to take action to help South Jersey families.
Burlington County Times. By David Levinsky
...Norcross said the goal was to shine a spotlight on the issue with real life stories about how the high costs of prescription drugs is impacting everyday Americans and their health care.
..."We do know the out-of-pocket expenses, the access to the medication, not having generics, it's a burden," Norcross said, citing patients who have had to choose between purchasing prescriptions and eating and those who have been forced to cut doses in order to reduce their expenses.
Burlington County Times. By David Levinsky
...Norcross said the goal was to shine a spotlight on the issue with real life stories about how the high costs of prescription drugs is impacting everyday Americans and their health care.
..."We do know the out-of-pocket expenses, the access to the medication, not having generics, it's a burden," Norcross said, citing patients who have had to choose between purchasing prescriptions and eating and those who have been forced to cut doses in order to reduce their expenses.
TAP Into Camden. By Vincent DeBlasio
...CAMDEN, NJ - With a look of disgust on his face, U.S. Rep. Donald Norcross (D-1) was not reserved in his take on a domestic "gag rule" that will impact Title X health services funding for low-income communities.
"This is about holding back information," Norcross said. "This is like shutting down the internet."