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Taxpayer Responsibility, Accountability, and Consistency Act of 2009
Client: STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER · Firm: STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER
Taxpayer Responsibility, Accountability, and Consistency Act (H.R. 3408 and S. 2882) - Support for legislation to narrow safe harbor for misclassification of employees as independent contractors.
Taxpayer Responsibility, Accountability, and Consistency Act of 2009
Client: STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER · Firm: STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER
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STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER via STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER
2010 · second_quarter · Q2
(H.R. 4213) - Supported legislation containing extensions of Unemployment Insurance benefits, COBRA premium assistance, FMAP assistance to the states, pension fund relief, and provisions for job creation.
U.S.-Peru and Trans-Pacific Partnership Free Trade Agreements Urged President to insist upon certain preconditions to bilateral trade agreements.
Source: Senate LDA
Taxpayer Responsibility, Accountability and Consistency Act (H.R. 3408, S. 2882) - Supported legislation to narrow the safe harbor for misclassification of employees as independent contractors.
Local Jobs for America Act
Client: STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER · Firm: STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER
Local Jobs for America Act (H.R. 4812) - Supported enactment of bill to create one million jobs.
Employee Misclassification Prevention Act
Client: STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER · Firm: STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER
Employee Misclassification Prevention Act (H.R. 5107, S. 3254) Supported legislation to make misclassification of employees as independent contractors a violation of the wage and hour laws. Urged support for Administration budget proposals/appropriations for enforcement efforts aimed at misclassification.
Taxpayer Responsibility, Accountability, and Consistency Act of 2009
Client: STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER · Firm: STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER
Taxpayer Responsibility, Accountability, and Consistency Act (H.R. 3408 and S. 2882) - Support for legislation to narrow safe harbor for misclassification of employees as independent contractors.
Taxpayer Responsibility, Accountability, and Consistency Act of 2009
Client: STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER · Firm: STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER
Taxpayer Responsibility, Accountability and Consistency Act (H.R. 3408, S. 2882) - Supported legislation to narrow the safe harbor for misclassification of employees as independent contractors.
Employee Misclassification Prevention Act
Client: STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER · Firm: STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER
Employee Misclassification Prevention Act (H.R. 5107, S. 3254) Supported legislation to make misclassification of employees as independent contractors a violation of the wage and hour laws. Urged support for Administration budget proposals/appropriations for enforcement efforts aimed at misclassification.
To amend the Small Business Act to provide for an increase in the amount of awards under the first and second phases of the Small Business Innovation Research program.
Client: STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER · Firm: STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER
(H.R. 4213) - Supported legislation containing extensions of Unemployment Insurance benefits, COBRA premium assistance, FMAP assistance to the states, pension fund relief, and provisions for job creation.
Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009
Client: STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER · Firm: STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER
(H.R. 1106, S. 61) - Supported legislation to permit bankruptcy judges to modify mortage obligations. Also communicated with Treasury annd various Members on need for stricter, more meaningful regulation of TARP recipients, mortage and financial industry.
Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act of 2009/TRADE Act of 2009 (H.R. 3012) - Support for reintroduction and passage in 111th Congress.
America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009
Client: STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER · Firm: STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER
Health Care Reform Reserve provisions of President's Budget of the United States Government for Fiscal Year 2010, Americas Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 (H.R. 3200), and Affordable Health Choices Act (S.__) - Urged inclusion of provisions to ensure an effective employer mandate.
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010
Client: STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER · Firm: STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER
FY 2010 Labor, Health and Education Appropriations Bills (H.R. 3293) - Supported restoration of funding for enforcement at FY2001 levels, funding for Green Jobs Innovations Fund, increased attention to farmworker issues, improved recordkeeping on injuries, and continued attention to misclassification.
Taxpayer Responsibility, Accountability, and Consistency Act of 2009
Client: STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER · Firm: STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER
Taxpayer Responsibility, Accountability, and Consistency Act (H.R. 3408 and S. 2882) - Support for legislation to narrow safe harbor for misclassification of employees as independent contractors.
Rancho California Water District Recycled Water Reclamation Facility Act of 2009
Client: STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER · Firm: STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER
AgJOBS ( H.R. 371) - Support for reintroduction and passage of bill in 111th Congress.
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009
Client: STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER · Firm: STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (H.R. 1, S. 1) - Supported inclusion of provisions on Trade Adjustment Assistance, Unemployment Insurance improvements, "Buy American" provisions, targeted funds for job training, extra funds for: enforcement of labor standards on stimulus-funded projects, aid to states, health information technology, infrastructure projects, and clean energy-related jobs.
Taxpayer Responsibility, Accountability, and Consistency Act of 2009
Client: STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER · Firm: STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER
Taxpayer Responsibility, Accountability, and Consistency Act (H.R. 3408 and S. 2882) - Support for legislation to narrow safe harbor for misclassification of employees as independent contractors.
Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy Act of 2009
Client: STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER · Firm: STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER
(H.R. 1106, S. 61) - Supported legislation to permit bankruptcy judges to modify mortage obligations. Also communicated with Treasury annd various Members on need for stricter, more meaningful regulation of TARP recipients, mortage and financial industry.
To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to adjust the boundary of the Stephen Mather Wilderness and the North Cascades National Park in order to allow the rebuilding of a road outside of the floodplain while ensuring that there is no net loss of acreage to the Park or the Wilderness, and for other purposes.
Client: STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER · Firm: STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER
Taxpayer Responsibility, Accountability, and Consistency Act (H.R. 3408 in the 110th Congress) - Support for legislation to narrow safe harbor for misclassification of employees as independent contractors.
Billfish Conservation Act of 2010
Client: STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER · Firm: STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER
Taxpayer Responsibility, Accountability, and Consistency Act (H.R. 5804) - Discussed support for reintroduction of legislation in the 111th Congress to narrow safe harbor for misclassification of employees as independent contractors.
Save Our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act of 2007
Client: STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER · Firm: STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER
SAVE Act (H.R. 4088) - Opposed consideration or passage. Revision of No-Match regulations by DHS - Opposed use of SSA No-Match letters for immigration enforcement purposes. Revision of H-2A Regulations by DOL & DHS - Opposed weakening of regulations. Our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act (H.R.1843) - Opposed expansion of H-2B Visa Program without adequate labor protections.
Secure America Through Verification and Enforcement Act of 2007
Client: STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER · Firm: STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER
SAVE Act (H.R. 4088) - Opposed consideration or passage. Revision of No-Match regulations by DHS - Opposed use of SSA No-Match letters for immigration enforcement purposes. Revision of H-2A Regulations by DOL & DHS - Opposed weakening of regulations. Our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act (H.R.1843) - Opposed expansion of H-2B Visa Program without adequate labor protections.
Worker Protection Against Combustible Dust Explosions and Fires Act of 2008
Client: STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER · Firm: STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER
Petition to OSHA to Issue Safety Standard on Combustible Dust - Supported. Combustible Dust Explosion and Fire Prevention Act of 2008 (H.R. 5522) - Supported passage.
Worker Protection Against Combustible Dust Explosions and Fires Act of 2008
Client: STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER · Firm: STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER
Employee Misclassification Prevention Act of 2008 (H.R. 6111) - Supported legislation to clarify violation and penalties for misclassification under the FLSA. Labor-HHS-Ed Appropriations (S.3230) - Supported oversight of and increased resources for enforcement by NLRB, OSHA, and the Wage and Hour Division. Combustible Dust Explosion and Fire Prevention Act of 2008 (H.R. 5522) - supported passage. Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act (S. 2123/H.R. 980) - supported passage. Nomination of Alexander Passantino as Wage & Hour Administrator - neither supported nor opposed.
United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act
Client: STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER · Firm: STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER
U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement (H.R. 5724 ) - Opposed consideration or passage of this agreement. TRADE Act (S. 3083 and H.R.6180 ) - Supported passage.
United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act
Client: STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER · Firm: STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER
U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement (H.R. 5724 ) - opposed passage or consideration of this agreement.
Taxpayer Responsibility, Accountability, and Consistency Act of 2008
Client: STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER · Firm: STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER
Taxpayer Responsibility, Accountability, and Consistency Act (H.R. 5804) - Supported legislation to narrow safe harbor for misclassification of employees as independent contractors.
Taxpayer Responsibility, Accountability, and Consistency Act of 2008
Client: STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER · Firm: STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER
Taxpayer Responsibility, Accountability, and Consistentcy Act (H.R. 5804) - Supported legislation to narrow safe harbor for misclassification of employees as independent contractors
Taxpayer Responsibility, Accountability, and Consistency Act of 2008
Client: STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER · Firm: STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER
Taxpayer Responsibility, Accountability, and Consistency Act (H.R. 5804) - Supported legislation to narrow safe harbor for misclassification of employees as independent contractors.
Employee Misclassification Prevention Act
Client: STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER · Firm: STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER
Employee Misclassification Prevention Act of 2008 (H.R. 6111) - Supported legislation to clarify violation and penalties for misclassification under the FLSA. Labor-HHS-Ed Appropriations (S.3230) - Supported oversight of and increased resources for enforcement by NLRB, OSHA, and the Wage and Hour Division. Combustible Dust Explosion and Fire Prevention Act of 2008 (H.R. 5522) - supported passage. Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act (S. 2123/H.R. 980) - supported passage. Nomination of Alexander Passantino as Wage & Hour Administrator - neither supported nor opposed.
U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement (H.R. 5724 ) - Opposed consideration or passage of this agreement. TRADE Act (S. 3083 and H.R.6180 ) - Supported passage.
Worker, Retiree, and Employer Recovery Act of 2008
Client: STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER · Firm: STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER
Worker, Retiree, and Employer Recovery Act (H.R. 7327) - Supported passage of provisions in Title II related to economic crisis.
Employee Free Choice Act of 2007
Client: STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER · Firm: STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER
Employee Free Choice Act (S. 1041)- Planning activities in support of passage.
Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of 2007
Client: STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER · Firm: STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER
Employee Misclassification Prevention Act of 2008 (H.R. 6111) - Supported legislation to clarify violation and penalties for misclassification under the FLSA. Labor-HHS-Ed Appropriations (S.3230) - Supported oversight of and increased resources for enforcement by NLRB, OSHA, and the Wage and Hour Division. Combustible Dust Explosion and Fire Prevention Act of 2008 (H.R. 5522) - supported passage. Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act (S. 2123/H.R. 980) - supported passage. Nomination of Alexander Passantino as Wage & Hour Administrator - neither supported nor opposed.
Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act of 2008
Client: STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER · Firm: STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER
U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement (H.R. 5724 ) - Opposed consideration or passage of this agreement. TRADE Act (S. 3083 and H.R.6180 ) - Supported passage.
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009
Client: STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER · Firm: STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER
Employee Misclassification Prevention Act of 2008 (H.R. 6111) - Supported legislation to clarify violation and penalties for misclassification under the FLSA. Labor-HHS-Ed Appropriations (S.3230) - Supported oversight of and increased resources for enforcement by NLRB, OSHA, and the Wage and Hour Division. Combustible Dust Explosion and Fire Prevention Act of 2008 (H.R. 5522) - supported passage. Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act (S. 2123/H.R. 980) - supported passage. Nomination of Alexander Passantino as Wage & Hour Administrator - neither supported nor opposed.
Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2008
Client: STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER · Firm: STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER
Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights Act (S.3325) - Supported passage of bill.
Access to Innovation for Medicare Patients Act of 2003
Client: STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER · Firm: STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER
Employee Misclassification Prevention Act of 2008 (H.R. 6111) - Supported legislation to clarify violation and penalties for misclassification under the FLSA. Labor-HHS-Ed Appropriations (S.3230) - Supported oversight of and increased resources for enforcement by NLRB, OSHA, and the Wage and Hour Division. Combustible Dust Explosion and Fire Prevention Act of 2008 (H.R. 5522) - supported passage. Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act (S. 2123/H.R. 980) - supported passage. Nomination of Alexander Passantino as Wage & Hour Administrator - neither supported nor opposed.
United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act
Client: STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER · Firm: STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER
US-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement (H.R. 3688) - Opposed passage of this agreement, renewal of fast track authority, and any other trade agreements negotiated under fast track.
Agricultural Job Opportunities, Benefits, and Security Act of 2007
Client: STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER · Firm: STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER
DREAM Act (S. 2205) - Supported passage of bill. AgJOBS (H.R.371) - Supported passage of bill. SAVE Act (H.R. 4088) - Opposed to passage of bill without addition of provisions to provide path to citizenship. Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations (S. 1745) - Opposed inclusion/expansion of H-2B program without worker protections.
Secure America Through Verification and Enforcement Act of 2007
Client: STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER · Firm: STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER
DREAM Act (S. 2205) - Supported passage of bill. AgJOBS (H.R.371) - Supported passage of bill. SAVE Act (H.R. 4088) - Opposed to passage of bill without addition of provisions to provide path to citizenship. Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations (S. 1745) - Opposed inclusion/expansion of H-2B program without worker protections.
Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008
Client: STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER · Firm: STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER
DREAM Act (S. 2205) - Supported passage of bill. AgJOBS (H.R.371) - Supported passage of bill. SAVE Act (H.R. 4088) - Opposed to passage of bill without addition of provisions to provide path to citizenship. Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations (S. 1745) - Opposed inclusion/expansion of H-2B program without worker protections.
Independent Contractor Proper Classification Act of 2007
Client: STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER · Firm: STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER
DeMint (HR 2669) and Souder (HR 3043) amendments - Opposed amendments to prohibit "card check" recognition of labor unions. Oversight of NLRB and opposition to recess appointments by the President. Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations - Provisions relating to OSHA, NIOSH, Wage & Hour, and OLMS. Misclassification of employees as independent contractors (S. 2044) - to restrict ability of employers to misclassify.
DREAM Act (S. 2205) - Supported passage of bill. AgJOBS (H.R.371) - Supported passage of bill. SAVE Act (H.R. 4088) - Opposed to passage of bill without addition of provisions to provide path to citizenship. Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations (S. 1745) - Opposed inclusion/expansion of H-2B program without worker protections.
Model Alternative Publicly Accountable Schools Act of 2003
Client: STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER · Firm: STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER
DeMint (HR 2669) and Souder (HR 3043) amendments - Opposed amendments to prohibit "card check" recognition of labor unions. Oversight of NLRB and opposition to recess appointments by the President. Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations - Provisions relating to OSHA, NIOSH, Wage & Hour, and OLMS. Misclassification of employees as independent contractors (S. 2044) - to restrict ability of employers to misclassify.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 with respect to the treatment of crops destroyed by casualty.
Client: STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER · Firm: STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER
DeMint (HR 2669) and Souder (HR 3043) amendments - Opposed amendments to prohibit "card check" recognition of labor unions. Oversight of NLRB and opposition to recess appointments by the President. Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations - Provisions relating to OSHA, NIOSH, Wage & Hour, and OLMS. Misclassification of employees as independent contractors (S. 2044) - to restrict ability of employers to misclassify.
Taxpayer Responsibility, Accountability and Consistency Act (H.R. 3408, S. 2882) - Supported legislation to narrow the safe harbor for misclassification of employees as independent contractors.
Employee Misclassification Prevention Act (H.R. 5107, S. 3254) Supported legislation to make misclassification of employees as independent contractors a violation of the wage and hour laws. Urged support for Administration budget proposals/appropriations for enforcement efforts aimed at misclassification.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), President of the U.S., SENATE, Vice President of the U.S.
STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER via STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER
2010 · first_quarter · Q1
Taxpayer Responsibility, Accountability, and Consistency Act (H.R. 3408 and S. 2882) - Support for legislation to narrow safe harbor for misclassification of employees as independent contractors.
Local Jobs for America Act (H.R. 4812) - Supported enactment of bill to create one million jobs.
Urged introduction of legislation making misclassification of employees as independent contractors a violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Urged support for Administration budget proposals/appropriations for enforcement efforts aimed at misclassification.
Supported repeated extensions of Unemployment Insurance benefits and COBRA premium assistance.
Filing targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Vice President of the U.S., White House Office
STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER via STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER
2009 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Taxpayer Responsibility, Accountability, and Consistency Act (H.R. 3408 and S. 2882) - Support for legislation to narrow safe harbor for misclassification of employees as independent contractors.
No specific legislation - Communicated support for congressional action to spur job creation in the U.S., and for extension of unemployment insurance and COBRA subsidies.
Support for confirmation of Patricia Smith and David Michaels for positions at Dept. of Labor, Craig Becker and Mark Gaston Pearce for National Labor Relations Board.
No specific legislation - Urged changes to permit publicly owned ports to implement and enforce programs to improve environmental conditions, safety, security, and congestion.
Filing targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Vice President of the U.S., White House Office
STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER via STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER
2009 · third_quarter · Q3
FY 2010 Labor, Health and Education Appropriations Bills (H.R. 3293) - Supported restoration of funding for enforcement at FY2001 levels, funding for Green Jobs Innovations Fund, increased attention to farmworker issues, improved recordkeeping on injuries, and continued attention to misclassification.
Taxpayer Responsibility, Accountability, and Consistency Act (H.R. 3408 in the 110th Congress) - Support for legislation to narrow safe harbor for misclassification of employees as independent contractors.
Filing targets: Energy, Dept of, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Vice President of the U.S., White House Office
STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER via STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER
2009 · second_quarter · Q2
Trade Reform, Accountability, Development, and Employment Act of 2009/TRADE Act of 2009 (H.R. 3012) - Support for reintroduction and passage in 111th Congress.
Support for confirmations of Seth Harris for Deputy Secretary of Labor, and Patricia Smith for Solicitor of Labor.
Taxpayer Responsibility, Accountability, and Consistency Act (H.R. 5804 in the 110th Congress) - Support for reintroduction of legislation in the 111th Congress to narrow safe harbor for misclassification of employees as independent contractors.
AgJOBS ( H.R. 371) - Support for reintroduction and passage of bill in 111th Congress.
FY 2010 Labor, Health and Education Appropriations Bill - Urged support for President's proposed budget for increased enforcement-related staffing and green jobs-related training for Dept. of Labor. Also opposed DeMint amendments 850, 851, and 862 (to weaken labor standards) to the budget resolution.
Health Care Reform Reserve provisions of President's Budget of the United States Government for Fiscal Year 2010, Americas Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 (H.R. 3200), and Affordable Health Choices Act (S.__) - Urged inclusion of provisions to ensure an effective employer mandate.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office
STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER via STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER
2009 · first_quarter · Q1
Taxpayer Responsibility, Accountability, and Consistency Act (H.R. 5804 in the 110th Congress) - Discussed support for reintroduction of legislation in the 111th Congress to narrow safe harbor for misclassification of employees as independent contractors.
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (H.R. 1, S. 1) - Supported inclusion of provisions on Trade Adjustment Assistance, Unemployment Insurance improvements, "Buy American" provisions, targeted funds for job training, extra funds for: enforcement of labor standards on stimulus-funded projects, aid to states, health information technology, infrastructure projects, and clean energy-related jobs.
STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER via STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER
2008 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Worker, Retiree, and Employer Recovery Act (H.R. 7327) - Supported passage of provisions in Title II related to economic crisis.
General discussions re: support for comprehensive immigration reform and reversal of guest worker regulations in the 111th Congress.
Taxpayer Responsibility, Accountability, and Consistency Act (H.R. 5804) - Discussed support for reintroduction of legislation in the 111th Congress to narrow safe harbor for misclassification of employees as independent contractors.
STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER via STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER
2008 · third_quarter · Q3
Taxpayer Responsibility, Accountability, and Consistentcy Act (H.R. 5804) - Supported legislation to narrow safe harbor for misclassification of employees as independent contractors
Employee Free Choice Act (S. 1041)- Planning activities in support of passage.
Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (H.R. 1424) - Supported addition of strong oversight and protections, and provisions to help workers, homeowners, and "Main Street," to bailout/rescue bills.
STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER via STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER
2008 · second_quarter · Q2
U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement (H.R. 5724 ) - Opposed consideration or passage of this agreement. TRADE Act (S. 3083 and H.R.6180 ) - Supported passage.
Employee Misclassification Prevention Act of 2008 (H.R. 6111) - Supported legislation to clarify violation and penalties for misclassification under the FLSA. Labor-HHS-Ed Appropriations (S.3230) - Supported oversight of and increased resources for enforcement by NLRB, OSHA, and the Wage and Hour Division. Combustible Dust Explosion and Fire Prevention Act of 2008 (H.R. 5522) - supported passage. Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act (S. 2123/H.R. 980) - supported passage. Nomination of Alexander Passantino as Wage & Hour Administrator - neither supported nor opposed.
STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER via STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER
2008 · first_quarter · Q1
Taxpayer Responsibility, Accountability, and Consistency Act (H.R. 5804) - Supported legislation to narrow safe harbor for misclassification of employees as independent contractors.
U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement (H.R. 5724 ) - opposed passage or consideration of this agreement.
SAVE Act (H.R. 4088) - Opposed consideration or passage. Revision of No-Match regulations by DHS - Opposed use of SSA No-Match letters for immigration enforcement purposes. Revision of H-2A Regulations by DOL & DHS - Opposed weakening of regulations. Our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act (H.R.1843) - Opposed expansion of H-2B Visa Program without adequate labor protections.
STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER via STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER
2007 · year_end · YY
US-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement (H.R. 3688) - Opposed passage of this agreement, renewal of fast track authority, and any other trade agreements negotiated under fast track.
DREAM Act (S. 2205) - Supported passage of bill. AgJOBS (H.R.371) - Supported passage of bill. SAVE Act (H.R. 4088) - Opposed to passage of bill without addition of provisions to provide path to citizenship. Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations (S. 1745) - Opposed inclusion/expansion of H-2B program without worker protections.
DeMint (HR 2669) and Souder (HR 3043) amendments - Opposed amendments to prohibit "card check" recognition of labor unions. Oversight of NLRB and opposition to recess appointments by the President. Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations - Provisions relating to OSHA, NIOSH, Wage & Hour, and OLMS. Misclassification of employees as independent contractors (S. 2044) - to restrict ability of employers to misclassify.
STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER via STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER
2007 · mid_year · RA
Employee Free Choice Act; Minimum Wage; Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations; Misclassification of Employees Peru Free Trade Agreement; Fast-Track Authority; Columbia, Panama, and South Korea Free Trade Agreements Immigration Reform; H2-A Visas and AgJOBS; H-2B Visas; DREAM Act; SAVE Act
Employee Free Choice Act; Minimum Wage; Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations; Misclassification of Employees Peru Free Trade Agreement; Fast-Track Authority; Columbia, Panama, and South Korea Free Trade Agreements Immigration Reform; H2-A Visas and AgJOBS; H-2B Visas; DREAM Act; SAVE Act
STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER via STRATEGIC ORGANIZING CENTER
2007 · mid_year · MT
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2007 · mid_year · RR
(H.R. 1106, S. 61) - Supported legislation to permit bankruptcy judges to modify mortage obligations. Also communicated with Treasury annd various Members on need for stricter, more meaningful regulation of TARP recipients, mortage and financial industry.
Support for confirmation of Hilda Solis for Secretary of Labor, and communications on other labor-related nominations.
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
General discussions re: economic recovery package anticipated in 111th Congress, job creation, and possible inclusion of provisions requiring high-road employment practices by contractors receiving federal funds.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Enforcement of Intellectual Property Rights Act (S.3325) - Supported passage of bill.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Revision of H-2A Regulations by DOL & DHS - Opposed adoption and implementation of proposed regulations by DHS and DOL. H-2B Visas - Urged Attorney General to protect ability of guest workers to remain in the US during investigation of violations of workers' rights; urged Senate Appropriations to reject proposals to expand H-2B program without worker protection. Revision of "no-match" regulations by DHS - Filed comments opposed to adoption.
Taxpayer Responsibility, Accountability, and Consistency Act (H.R. 5804) - Supported legislation to narrow safe harbor for misclassification of employees as independent contractors.
National Defense Authorization Act (S. 3001) - Supported McCaskill amendment to create a database on contractor responsibility.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 (H.R. 5140) - Supported some elements (e.g., tax rebates ) and supported inclusion of other elements that were not incorporated (e.g. extension of unemployment insurance, Medicaid assistance to states, infrastructure investement, etc.).
Petition to OSHA to Issue Safety Standard on Combustible Dust - Supported. Combustible Dust Explosion and Fire Prevention Act of 2008 (H.R. 5522) - Supported passage.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE
Filing targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), SENATE
Employee Free Choice Act; Minimum Wage; Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations; Misclassification of Employees Peru Free Trade Agreement; Fast-Track Authority; Columbia, Panama, and South Korea Free Trade Agreements Immigration Reform; H2-A Visas and AgJOBS; H-2B Visas; DREAM Act; SAVE Act