The New Jersey State AFL-CIO thanks all 12 members of the New Jersey House Congressional Delegation that voted yesterday in favor of the “Protect America’s Workforce Act” (HR 2550). The bill was brought to the floor through a rare, successful use of the “discharge” process, bypassing the need for the Speaker to consent to posting the bill for a vote.
The 231-195 vote had 20 Republicans join all Democrats in support, including all three of New Jersey’s Republican Congressmen: Chris Smith, Jeff Van Drew and Tom Kean.
Congressman Donald Norcross (D-1) was instrumental in orchestrating passage and had previously attempted to include language in the National Defense Authorization Act, which would have assured approval by the Senate and President. Unfortunately, language protecting federal workers was removed due to a lack of support for the provision in the Senate.
Although passage of the “Protect America’s Workforce Act” faces long odds in the Senate, we appreciate the show of support from our delegation in support of preserving collective bargaining.
For more information, please visit: https://newjerseyglobe.com/congress/new-jerseys-gop-congressmen-make-rare-break-with-trump-on-collective-bargaining/.