STACKER — The 117th Congress has introduced nearly 400 labor and employment bills since first convening on Jan. 3, 2021, ranging from protecting farmworkers from wildfire smoke and excessive heat to establishing fair practices around unionization and everything in between.
As everyone’s favorite singing piece of legislation would say, “But today I am still just a bill.” The vast majority of these 400 bills stand a 2% chance or less of being enacted into law. Still, they serve an essential role in raising awareness of issues impacting the lives of everyday Americans across the country, demanding change, accountability, and spurring conversation.
The most successful labor and employment bills of this Congress are focused on expanding workplace protections for some of the most vulnerable populations, including seniors, pregnant workers, hourly workers, and health care professionals.
Efforts to more than double the federal minimum wage and implement a 32-hour workweek seek to bolster a more sustainable work-life balance for Americans across all industries. This audacious list also represents some of the most contentious labor issues across party lines, including vaccine mandates and the balance of power between employers and unions.
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