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Adam Benjamin Jr.

Adam Benjamin Jr. on Labor & Wages

DemocratIN

Labor & Wages75 votes · 81.4/100 consistent
Worker priorityEmployer priority

104 roll calls on this member’s record are tagged Labor & Wages. 75 of them counted toward the score above: 61 toward “Worker priority” and 14 toward “Employer priority”.

The other 29 did not count: 29 were roll calls whose direction on this issue could not be read confidently — mostly procedural motions — and 0 were ones they did not cast a yea or nay on. They are listed below anyway, marked as not scored, because a filtered list of votes is not a voting record.

DateWhat was voted onVotedCounted as
1982-08-04TO PASS H.R. 5320, A BILL ESTABLISHING A COMMUNITY PUBLIC-PRIVATE TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE SYSTEM AND PROVIDING EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING SERVICES. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 5320 · 97th CongressYeaWorker priority
1982-08-04TO RECOMMIT H.R. 5320, A BILL ESTABLISHING A COMMUNITY PUBLIC-PRIVATE TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE SYSTEM AND PROVIDING EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING SERVICES, TO THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND LABOR WITH INSTRUCTIONS THAT IT BE REPORTED BACK FORTHWITH CONTAINING NEW LANGUAGE INCREASING THE ROLES OF STATE AND PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF JOB TRAINING PROGRAMS. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 5320 · 97th CongressNayWorker priority
1982-08-04TO AMEND H.R. 5320, A BILL ESTABLISHING A COMMUNITY PUBLIC-PRIVATE TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE SYSTEM AND PROVIDING EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING SERVICES. THE ROBERTS AMENDMENT PROHIBITS USE OF FUNDS FOR MIGRANT AND SEASONAL FARMWORKER LABOR ORGANIZATIONS. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 5320 · 97th CongressNayWorker priority
1982-08-04TO AMEND H.R. 5320, A BILL ESTABLISHING A COMMUNITY PUBLIC-PRIVATE TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE SYSTEM AND PROVIDING EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING SERVICES. THE ERLENBORN AMENDMENT INCREASES THE ROLES OF STATE AND PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCILS IN PLANNING THE JOB TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE SYSTEM. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 5320 · 97th CongressNayWorker priority
1982-07-20TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H. CON. RES. 278, EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE CONGRESS THAT FUNDING FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS FOR FISCAL YEAR 1983 AND SUBSEQUENT FISCAL YEARS SHOULD BE PROVIDED AT LEVELS SUFFICIENT TO MAINTAIN OR INCREASE THE NUMBER OF EMPLOYMENT POSITIONS PROVIDED UNDER SUCH PROGRAMS. (MOTION PASSED;2/3 REQUIRED)H.Con.Res. 278 · 97th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1982-06-16TO AGREE TO A HOUSE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 6094, A BILL AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMMISSION, THE UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE, AND THE OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES TRADE REPRESENTATIVE FOR FISCAL YEAR 1983. THE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE AMENDMENT REMOVES THE $25,000 CEILING ON THE AMOUNT OF OVERTIME PAY U.S. CUSTOMS SERVICE EMPLOYEES CAN EARN. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 6094 · 97th CongressYeaWorker priority
1982-05-12TO AMEND H.R. 5922 TO DELETE LANGUAGE RESTORING ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY TO THE MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION OF SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS ON SURFACE MINING OF STONE, CLAY, GRAVEL OR PHOSPHATE, OR ON SURFACE CONSTRUCTION ON MINE PROPERTY, THEREBY CONTINUING THIS AS A FUNCTION OF OSHA. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 5922 · 97th CongressNayWorker priority
1982-02-09TO AGREE TO H.J. RES. 391, MAKING AN URGENT SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR FOR UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPT. 30, 1982. (MOTION PASSED)H.J.Res. 391 · 97th CongressYeaWorker priority
1981-06-02TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 3337 WHICH EXTENDS THE AUTHORIZATION FOR YOUTH EMPLOYMENT AND DEMONSTRATION PROGRAMS. (MOTION AGREED TO)H.R. 3337 · 97th CongressYeaWorker priority
1980-12-01TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 7745, AMENDING THE BLACK LUNG BENEFITS ACT TO PROVIDE THAT CERTAIN AMOUNTS AVAILABLE FOR DISBURSEMENTS UNDER SECTION 424 OF SUCH ACT SHALL BE AVAILABLE FOR THE PAYMENT OF BENEFITS AND REIMBURSEMENTS IN THE CASE OF MINERS WHOSE LAST COAL MINE EMPLOYMENT OCCURRED BEFORE JULY 1, 1973. (MOTION PASSED; 2/3 REQUIRED)H.R. 7745 · 96th CongressYeaWorker priority
1980-09-30TO ORDER A SECOND ON FLORIO MOTION TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 8195, TO AMEND THE RAILROAD RETIREMENT ACT OF 1974. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 8195 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-09-30TO PASS H.R. 8146, FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION PROGRAM. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 8146 · 96th CongressYeaWorker priority
1980-09-30TO RECOMMIT H.R. 8146, FEDERAL SUPPLEMENTAL UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION PROGRAM, TO THE COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT THE BILL BACK CONTAINING AN AMENDMENT TO REQUIRE STATES TO QUALIFY FOR SUPPLEMENTAL COMPENSATION BENEFITS ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS, RATHER THAN NATIONAL AVERAGE. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 8146 · 96th CongressNayWorker priority
1980-09-19TO ADOPT A CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 3904, AMENDING THE EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT OF 1974 AND THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1954 TO IMPROVE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY UNDER PRIVATE MULTIEMPLOYER PENSION PLANS BY STRENGTHENING THE FUNDING REQUIREMENTS FOR THOSE PLANS, TO AUTHORIZE PLAN PRESERVATION MEASURES FOR FINANCIALLY TROUBLED MULTIEMPLOYER PENSION PLANS, AND TO REVISE THE MANNER IN WHICH THE PENSION PLAN TERMINATION INSURANCE PROVISIONS APPLY TO MULTIEMPLOYER PLANS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3904 · 96th CongressYeaWorker priority
1980-08-28TO SEND TO CONFERENCE H.R. 3904, MULTIEMPLOYER PENSION PLANS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3904 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-08-27TO AMEND H.R. 7998, LABOR HHS EDUCATION APPROPRIATIONS, BY PROHIBITING USE OF OSHA FUNDS, WITH CERTAIN EXCEPTIONS, TO ADMINISTER OR ENFORCE ANY SAFETY STANDARD OR ORDER WITH RESPECT TO ANY EMPLOYER OF TEN OR FEWER EMPLOYEES WHO IS INCLUDED WITHIN A CATEGORY HAVING AN OCCUPATIONAL INJURY LOST WORK DAY CASE RATE LESS THAN THE NATIONAL AVERAGE RATE. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 7998 · 96th CongressNayWorker priority
1980-08-26TO PASS H.R. 6711, YOUTH JOBS AND EDUCATION. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 6711 · 96th CongressYeaWorker priority
1980-08-26TO AMEND H.R. 6711, YOUTH JOBS AND EDUCATION, BY DELETING A PROVISION ESTABLISHING A NEW PROGRAM OF AID FOR BASIC EDUCATIONAL SKILLS AT JUNIOR AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLS WITH HIGH PERCENTAGES OF LOW INCOME STUDENTS. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 6711 · 96th CongressNayWorker priority
1980-08-25TO CONCUR WITH AN AMENDMENT IN THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 3904, AMENDING THE EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT OF 1974 AND THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1954, TO IMPROVE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY UNDER PRIVATE MULTIEMPLOYER PENSION PLANS BY STRENGTHENING THE FUNDING REQUIREMENTS FOR THOSE PLANS, TO AUTHORIZE PLAN PRESERVATION MEASURES FOR FINANCIALLY TROUBLED MULTIEMPLOYER PENSION PLANS AND TO REVISE THE MANNER IN WHICH PENSION PLAN TERMINATION INSURANCE PROVISIONS APPLY TO MULTIEMPLOYER PLANS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3904 · 96th CongressYeaWorker priority
1980-08-25TO ORDER THE PREVIOUS QUESTION, ENDING DEBATE ON H. RES. 764, THE RULE PROVIDING FOR A MOTION TO CONCUR IN SENATE AMENDMENT, WITH AN AMENDMENT, TO H.R. 3904, MULTI EMPLOYER PENSION PLANS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3904 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-05-22TO PASS H.R. 3904, MULTI EMPLOYER PENSION PLANS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3904 · 96th CongressYeaWorker priority
1980-05-22TO AMEND H.R. 3904, MULTI EMPLOYER PENSION PLANS, BY PROVIDING A HIGHER LEVEL OF GUARANTEES FOR PLANS THAT ELECT TO AMORTIZE THE COST OF UNFUNDED LIABILITIES OVER A 20 YEAR PERIOD. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3904 · 96th CongressNayEmployer priority
1980-05-22TO RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR THE FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF OF H.R. 3904, MULTI EMPLOYER PENSION PLANS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 3904 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-04-15TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 6613, TO PROHIBIT REGULATION OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS BY THE FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION. (MOTION PASSED; 2/3'S REQUIRED)H.R. 6613 · 96th CongressYeaWorker priority
1980-03-18TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 5625, AUTHORIZING THE PRESIDENT TO PRESENT A GOLD MEDAL TO THE A. PHILIPP RANDOLPH INSTITUTE. (MOTION PASSED; 2/3'S REQUIRED)H.R. 5625 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1980-02-12TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 4774, A BILL AMENDING THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS ACT TO PROVIDE THAT ANY EMPLOYEE WHO IS A MEMBER OF A RELIGION OR SECT HISTORICALLY HOLDING CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTION TO JOINING OR FINANCIALLY SUPPORTING A LABOR ORGANIZATION SHALL NOT BE REQUIRED TO DO SO. (MOTION PASSED; 2/3'S REQUIRED)H.R. 4774 · 96th CongressYeaEmployer priority
1980-02-06TO PASS H.R. 5507, REDUCTION OF UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION BY RETIREMENT BENEFITS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 5507 · 96th CongressYeaWorker priority
1980-02-06TO RECOMMIT H.R. 5507, REDUCTION OF UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION BY RETIREMENT BENEFITS, TO COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO ADD AN AMENDMENT CHANGING THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE FEDERAL REQUIREMENT FROM JAN. 1, 1982 TO JULY 1, 1981. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 5507 · 96th CongressYeaWorker priority
1979-12-12TO PASS S. 423, PROMOTING COMMERCE BY ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL GOAL FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF EXPEDITIOUS MECHANISMS FOR THE RESOLUTION OF CONSUMER CONTROVERSIES. (MOTION PASSED)S. 423 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-12-12TO RECOMMIT S. 423, CONSUMER DISPUTE RESOLUTION, WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT IT BACK WITH AN AMENDMENT THAT REDUCES THE ANNUAL AUTHORIZATION FOR GRANTS TO STATES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF RESOLUTION SYSTEMS FROM $15 MILLION TO $10 MILLION. (MOTION PASSED)S. 423 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-12-12TO AMEND S. 423, CONSUMER DISPUTE RESOLUTION, BY REDUCING THE ANNUAL AUTHORIZATION FOR THE DISPUTE RESOLUTION RESOURCE CENTER AND DISPUTE ADVISORY BOARD FROM $3 MILLION TO $1 MILLION. (MOTION PASSED)S. 423 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-12-11TO AMEND S. 423, PROVIDING FOR EXPEDITIOUS MECHANISMS FOR THE RESOLUTION OF CONSUMER CONTROVERSIES, BY STRIKING LANGUAGE ESTABLISHING A DISPUTE RESOLUTION ADVISORY BOARD. (MOTION FAILED)S. 423 · 96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1979-11-29TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 239, AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATIONS FOR PROGRAMS UNDER THE DOMESTIC VOLUNTEER SERVICE ACT OF 1973. (MOTION PASSED)S. 239 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-11-28TO PASS H.R. 2222, AMENDING THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS ACT TO CLARIFY THE SCOPE OF ITS COVERAGE REGARDING MEDICAL HOUSESTAFF. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 2222 · 96th CongressYeaWorker priority
1979-11-07TO PASS H.R. 4007, PROVIDING THAT THE PROVISIONS WHICH INCREASE THE FEDERAL UNEMPLOYMENT TAX IN STATES WHICH HAVE OUTSTANDING LOANS WILL NOT APPLY IF THE STATE MAKES CERTAIN REPAYMENTS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 4007 · 96th CongressYeaEmployer priority
1979-10-10TO PASS H.R. 2859, DOMESTIC VOLUNTEER PROGRAM AUTHORIZATION. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2859 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-10-10TO AMEND H.R. 2859, DOMESTIC VOLUNTEER PROGRAM AUTHORIZATION, BY GIVING LOCAL GOVERNMENTS THE AUTHORITY TO APPROVE AND TO TERMINATE VISTA PROJECTS WITHIN THEIR JURISDICTIONS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2859 · 96th CongressNayDirection not readable
1979-10-09TO AMEND H.R. 2859, APPROPRIATION AUTHORIZATION FOR DOMESTIC VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS, BY ABOLISHING THE NATIONAL GRANTS PROGRAM. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 2859 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-09-28TO RESOLVE INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 2859, APPROPRIATIONS FOR PROGRAMS UNDER THE DOMESTIC VOLUNTEER SERVICE ACT OF 1973. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 2859 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1979-07-25TO AMEND H.R. 3920, UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION COMMISSION, BY STRIKING LANGUAGE EXTENDING UNTIL JANUARY 1, 1982 THE EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN ALIEN FARM WORKERS FROM FEDERAL UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE TAX. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 3920 · 96th CongressNayEmployer priority
1979-06-27TO AMEND H.R. 4389 BY PROHIBITING USE OF FUNDS BY OSHA TO INSPECT WORK PLACES THAT HAVE BEEN INSPECTED BY STATES WITHIN THE PRECEEDING SIX MONTHS. (MOTION PASSED)H.R. 4389 · 96th CongressNayWorker priority
1979-06-27TO AMEND H.R. 4389 BY REDUCING THE APPROPRIATION FOR OSHA BY $10.3 MILLION. (MOTION FAILED)H.R. 4389 · 96th CongressNayWorker priority
1979-05-03TO AGREE TO AN AMENDED AMENDMENT TO H. CON. RES. 107. THE PANETTA AMENDMENT DECREASES 1980 BUDGET AUTHORITY AND OUTLAYS BY $1.1 BILLION FOR TRAVEL, FILM-MAKING, OVERTIME AND OTHER ALLOWANCES. (MOTION PASSED)H.Con.Res. 107 · 96th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1978-09-26TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDED, S. 274, THE BILL PROHIBITING UNION ORGANIZATION AND MEMBERSHIP IN THE ARMED FORCES.S. 274 · 95th CongressYeaEmployer priority
1978-09-13TO MODIFY THE UDALL SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT FOR THE COLLINS AMENDMENT TO H.R. 11280. THE ERLENBORN AMENDMENT PROHIBITS EMPLOYEES OF THE FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION FROM BEING REPRESENTED BY A UNION THAT MAINTAINS A POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE OR THAT ADVOCATES ELECTION OR DEFEAT OF ANY CANDIDATE FOR FEDERAL OFFICE. THE UDALL SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT COMPROMISES THE BILL'S LANGUAGE AND THE ADMINISTRATION'S PROPOSALS FOR THE LABOR MANAGEMENT PROVISIONS OF THE BILL. THE COLLINS AMENDMENT EMBODIES THE ADMINISTRATION'S PROPOSALS AND GIVES BASIC COLLECTIVE BARGAINING RIGHTS TO FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ON ISSUES OF PERSONNEL POLICIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS.H.R. 11280 · 95th CongressNayWorker priority
1978-07-17TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 12380, THE BILL IMPOSING A TWO-YEAR LIMITATION ON THE TIME DURING WHICH AN INDIVIDUAL CAN RECEIVE ANY BENEFITS TO WHICH HE OR SHE IS ENTITLED UNDER THE FEDERAL-STATE EXTENDED UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION PROGRAM.H.R. 12380 · 95th CongressYeaEmployer priority
1978-07-17TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 12232, THE BILL AUTHORIZING CERTAIN CHANGES IN THE PAYMENT OF MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL COMMISSION ON UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION AND IN THE DATES FOR THE SUBMISSION OF THEIR REPORTS.H.R. 12232 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1978-06-09TO AGREE TO H. J. RES. 945, THE RESOLUTION MAKING AN URGENT SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION FOR THE BLACK LUNG PROGRAM OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR FOR FISCAL YEAR 1978.H.J.Res. 945 · 95th CongressYeaWorker priority
1978-03-21TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 5383, THE AGE DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT ACT AMENDMENTS OF 1978.H.R. 5383 · 95th CongressYeaWorker priority
1978-02-15TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 4544, THE BLACK LUNG BENEFITS REFORM ACT OF 1977.H.R. 4544 · 95th CongressYeaWorker priority
1978-02-08TO AMEND THE BROOKS SUBSTITUTE (SEE RC 44) FOR H.R. 6805 BY DELETING THE PROVISION THAT STATES THAT THE OFFICE OF CONSUMER REPRESENTATION MAY NOT INTERVENE IN THE LABOR PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD OR THE FEDERAL MEDIATION AND CONCILIATION SERVICE.H.R. 6805 · 95th CongressNayDirection not readable
1978-01-26TO AGREE TO AN AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE FOR H.R. 1614, AS REPORTED BY THE AD HOC SELECT COMMITTEE ON THE OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF. THE FISH SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT INCLUDES PROVISIONS FOR THE LIMITATION OF DUAL LEASING, THE LEGALIZATION OF JOINT BIDDING, THE LIMITATION OF ALTERNATIVE BIDDING SYSTEMS TO NO MORE THAN 30% OF THE LEASES, AND THE TRANSFER OF SAFETY REGULATORY POWER FROM OSHA TO THE COAST GUARD AND THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.H.R. 1614 · 95th CongressNayWorker priority
1977-11-29TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 7, THE CAREER EDUCATION INCENTIVE ACT.H.R. 7 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1977-11-01TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS H.R. 3384, THE BILL STATING THAT EMPLOYEES THAT REFRAIN FROM JOINING LABOR UNIONS ON THE BASIS OF STRONG RELIGIOUS CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTION SHALL BE EXEMPTED FROM UNION MEMBERSHIP AND SHALL BE REQUIRED TO CONTRIBUTE A SUM EQUAL TO THE PERIODIC UNION DUES TO A NONRELIGIOUS CHARITABLE FUND.H.R. 3384 · 95th CongressYeaEmployer priority
1977-10-27TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON S. 717, THE FEDERAL MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH AMENDMENTS ACT OF 1977.S. 717 · 95th CongressYeaWorker priority
1977-10-20TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 3744, THE FAIR LABOR STANDARDS AMENDMENTS OF 1977.H.R. 3744 · 95th CongressYeaWorker priority
1977-10-12TO TABLE THE PERKINS MOTION THAT THE HOUSE DISAGREE TO THE SENATE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 3744, THE FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT OF 1977, AND REQUEST A CONFERENCE WITH THE SENATE FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF SECTION 12 OF THE ACT. H.R. 3744, AS MODIFIED BY THE SENATE AMENDMENT, SETS THE MINIMUM WAGE AT $2.65 IN 1978, $2.85 IN 1979, AND $3.05 IN 1980.H.R. 3744 · 95th CongressNayDirection not readable
1977-10-06TO PASS H.R. 8410.H.R. 8410 · 95th CongressYeaWorker priority
1977-10-06TO RECOMMIT H.R. 8410 TO THE COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND LABOR WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPORT IT BACK WITH AN AMENDMENT DIRECTING THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD TO PROTECT FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION WHICH DOES NOT CONTAIN THREAT OR PROMISE BY INSURING THAT SUCH EXPRESSION WILL NOT RESULT IN THE INVALIDATION OF A UNION ELECTION.H.R. 8410 · 95th CongressNayWorker priority
1977-10-06TO AMEND H.R. 8410 BY STRIKING LANGUAGE THAT AUTHORIZES THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD TO COMPENSATE LOSSES OF WAGES AND FRINGE BENEFITS THAT OCCUR WHEN A FIRST CONTRACT HAS BEEN DELAYED DUE TO THE EMPLOYER'S REFUSAL TO BARGAIN.H.R. 8410 · 95th CongressNayWorker priority
1977-10-05TO AMEND H.R. 8410 SO AS TO GRANT TO THE SECRETARY OF LABOR THE AUTHORITY TO REMOVE OR REDUCE ORDERS FOR DEBARMENT OF FEDERAL CONTRACTS TO WILLFUL OR REPEATED VIOLATORS OF THIS ACT.H.R. 8410 · 95th CongressYeaEmployer priority
1977-10-05TO AMEND H.R. 8410 BY DELETING THE PROVISION FOR DEBARMENT OF FEDERAL CONTRACTS TO WILLFUL OR REPEATED VIOATORS OF THIS ACT.H.R. 8410 · 95th CongressNayWorker priority
1977-10-05TO AGREE TO A MODIFIED AMENDMENT TO H.R. 8410 THAT REQUIRES THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD TO ORDER A UNION ELECTION WITHIN SEVENTEEN DAYS OF THE FILING OF THE PETITION AND TO SPECIFY A TWENTY-FIVE DAY TO SEVENTY-FIVE DAY DEADLINE FOR CONDUCTING THE ELECTION.H.R. 8410 · 95th CongressYeaEmployer priority
1977-10-05TO AMEND THE CORNELL SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT FOR THE QUIE AMENDMENT (SEE RC 631) TO H.R. 8410. THE ERLENBORN AMENDMENT REQUIRES THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD TO ORDER A UNION ELECTION WITHIN TWENTY DAYS OF THE FILING OF A PETITION AND REQUIRES THE BOARD TO SPECIFY A TWENTY-EIGHT DAY TO NINETY DAY DEADLINE FOR CONDUCTING THE ELECTION.H.R. 8410 · 95th CongressNayWorker priority
1977-10-05TO AMEND H.R. 8410 SO AS TO PERMIT AN AGGRIEVED PARTY TO COME FOR APPEAL OF RULES OF TIMELINESS TO EITHER THE U.S. COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA OR TO THE COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE AREA WHERE THE PARTY RESIDES.H.R. 8410 · 95th CongressYeaEmployer priority
1977-10-05TO OFFER A MODIFIED AMENDMENT TO H.R. 8410 THAT PROVIDES THE EMPLOYER WITH AN EQUAL RIGHT TO ADDRESS EMPLOYEES IN UNION HALLS, AND EXPANDS THE EQUAL ACCESS PROVISIONS OF THE BILL TO COVER ALL TYPES OF LABOR RELATED ELECTIONS.H.R. 8410 · 95th CongressYeaEmployer priority
1977-10-05TO AMEND H.R. 8410 BY DELETING THE SO CALLED EQUAL ACCESS PROVISION, A PROVISION THAT STATES THAT IF AN EMPLOYER TAKES TIME DURING COMPANY HOURS TO ADDRESS HIS EMPLOYEES ON ISSUES RELATED TO A REPRESENTATION ELECTION, THEN THE LABOR UNION SHALL HAVE THE RIGHT TO SPEND AN EQUAL AMOUNT OF TIME ADDRESSING EMPLOYEES DURING COMPANY HOURS.H.R. 8410 · 95th CongressNayWorker priority
1977-10-05THAT THE HOUSE RESOLVE ITSELF INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 8410.H.R. 8410 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1977-09-23TO PASS H.R. 5383, THE BILL RAISING THE MANDATORY RETIREMENT AGE FROM SIXTY-FIVE TO SEVENTY.H.R. 5383 · 95th CongressYeaWorker priority
1977-09-19TO PASS H.R. 4544.H.R. 4544 · 95th CongressYeaWorker priority
1977-09-19TO AMEND THE THOMPSON SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT TO THE COMMITTEE AMENDMENT TO H.R. 4544. THIS AMENDMENT OF THE REPRESENTATIVE FROM ILLINOIS WOULD DELETE LANGUAGE THAT PROHIBITS THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FROM RE-EXAMINING THE X-RAYS SUBMITTED BY BLACK LUNG CLAIMANTS.H.R. 4544 · 95th CongressNayWorker priority
1977-09-19TO AMEND THE THOMPSON SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT TO THE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE BILL FOR H.R. 4544. THIS ERLENBORN AMENDMENT WOULD DELETE LANGUAGE THAT ALLOWS FOR REDUCTIONS IN UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION OR WORKERS' COMPENSATION OF A PERSON RECEIVING BLACK LUNG DISABILITY PAYMENTS IF THE OTHER COMPENSATION PAYMENTS ARE RECEIVED FOR REASONS RELATED TO THE SAME DISEASE.H.R. 4544 · 95th CongressNayEmployer priority
1977-09-19TO OFFER AN AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE THOMPSON SUBSTITUTE AMENDMENT FOR THE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE BILL FOR H.R. 4544, THE BILL IMPROVING THE BLACK LUNG BENEFITS PROGRAM ESTABLISHED UNDER THE FEDERAL COAL MINE HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT. THE ERLENBORN SUBSTITUTE AUTHORIZES THE FILING OF CLAIMS THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR FOR ONE YEAR AFTER THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE BILL. AFTER THE ONE YEAR DEADLINE, THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT SHALL DISCONTINUE THE PROGRAM, AND ALL CLAIMS WOULD BE FILED AND PAID PURSUANT TO THE WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAWS OF THE SEPARATE STATES.H.R. 4544 · 95th CongressNayWorker priority
1977-09-15TO PASS H.R. 3744.H.R. 3744 · 95th CongressYeaWorker priority
1977-09-15TO AMEND THE BLOUIN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 3744 (SEE RC 553) WITH AN AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE THAT WOULD RAISE THE SMALL BUSINESS EXEMPTION FROM $250,000 TO $500,000.H.R. 3744 · 95th CongressNayWorker priority
1977-09-15TO AMEND THE BLOUIN AMENDMENT TO H.R. 3744 BY EXEMPTING THOSE SMALL BUSINESSES WITH RETAIL SALES OF UNDER $500,000 FROM THE MINIMUM WAGE REQUIREMENT, AND EXTENDING THE EXEMPTION TO OTHER THAN SERVICE AND RETAIL BUSINESSES. THE BLOUIN AMENDMENT PROPOSES THAT THE CURRENT $250,000 EXEMPTION FOR SMALL BUSINESSES BE PERIODICALLY INCREMENTED BY $25,000 ACCORDING TO INDEXED MEASURES OF THE CONSUMER PRICE INDEX.H.R. 3744 · 95th CongressNayWorker priority
1977-09-15TO AGREE TO A MODIFIED AMENDMENT TO H.R. 3744 THAT WAIVES THE MINIMUM WAGE REQUIREMENT FOR CHILDREN UNDER 12 YEARS OLD THAT ARE EMPLOYED IN THE HAND-HARVESTING OF CROPS BETWEEN JUNE 1 AND OCT. 15 OF ANY YEAR.H.R. 3744 · 95th CongressNayWorker priority
1977-09-15TO AMEND H.R. 3744 BY PERMITTING EMPLOYERS TO PAY A SUBMINIMUM WAGE OF 85% OF THE MINIMUM WAGE TO EMPLOYEES UNDER AGE 19 FOR THE FIRST SIX MONTHS OF THEIR EMPLOYMENT.H.R. 3744 · 95th CongressNayWorker priority
1977-09-15TO AMEND H.R. 3744 BY RETAINING THE MINIMUM WAGE EXEMPTIONS AND OVERTIME PROVISIONS FOR SEASONAL RECREATIONAL AND AMUSEMENT PARKS.H.R. 3744 · 95th CongressNayWorker priority
1977-09-15TO AMEND H.R. 3744 BY RETAINING THE TIP CREDIT AT 50% OF THE MINIMUM WAGE FOR HOTEL, MOTEL, AND RESTAURANT EMPLOYEES.H.R. 3744 · 95th CongressYeaEmployer priority
1977-09-15TO AMEND H.R. 3744 BY SETTING THE MINIMUM WAGE AT $2.65 FOR 1978 AND THEN REINSTATING LANGUAGE IN THE BILL THAT PROVIDES FOR THE ADJUSTMENT OF THE WAGE BY AN INDEXING MECHANISM FOR THE NEXT FIVE YEARS.H.R. 3744 · 95th CongressYeaWorker priority
1977-09-15TO AMEND H.R. 3744 BY ESTABLISHING A NATIONAL COMMISSION ON FAIR LABOR STANDARDS TO STUDY THE SOCIAL, POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC IMPACT OF THE MINIMUM WAGE.H.R. 3744 · 95th CongressNayDirection not readable
1977-09-15TO AMEND H.R. 3744, THE BILL AMENDING THE FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT OF 1938 WITH REGARDS TO THE MINIMUM WAGE RATE. THE ERLENBORN AMENDMENT SETS THE MINIMUM WAGE AT $2.65 IN 1978, $2.85 IN 1979, AND $3.05 IN 1980.H.R. 3744 · 95th CongressNayWorker priority
1977-07-29TO AGREE TO H. RES. 715, THE RULE TO CONSIDER H.R. 3744, THE BILL TO AMEND THE FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT OF 1938 WITH REGARD TO THE MINIMUM WAGE AND TO OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE ACT.H.Res. 715 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1977-07-15TO PASS H.R. 4287.H.R. 4287 · 95th CongressYeaWorker priority
1977-07-15TO AMEND H.R. 4287 BY ALLOWING THE STATES TO PROMULGATE THEIR OWN SAFETY LAWS AND HOLD THEIR OWN INSPECTIONS, PROVIDED THAT THE STATE PLANS ADEQUATELY COMPLY WITH THE FEDERAL GUIDELINES.H.R. 4287 · 95th CongressNayWorker priority
1977-07-15TO OFFER AN AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE TO THE COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE BILL FOR H.R. 4287. THE SARASIN AMENDMENT WOULD PROVIDE SEPARATE ADMINISTRATIONS FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDARDS FOR COAL AND FOR NON-COAL MINES.H.R. 4287 · 95th CongressNayWorker priority
1977-07-15TO AMEND THE SARASIN AMENDMENT (SEE RC 421) TO H.R. 4287 BY TRANSFERRING THE AUTHORITY FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF THE BILL FROM THE SECRETARY OF LABOR TO THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR.H.R. 4287 · 95th CongressNayWorker priority
1977-07-15THAT THE HOUSE RESOLVE ITSELF INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR THE FURTHER CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 4287.H.R. 4287 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1977-06-07TO AMEND H.R. 10 WITH AN AMENDMENT THAT INSURES THAT THE ASHBROOK AMENDMENT TO THE BILL WILL BE CONSISTENT WITH EXISTING LAW CONCERNING THE USE OF LABOR UNION DUES FOR THE FUNDING OF POLITICAL ACTIVITIES.H.R. 10 · 95th CongressYeaWorker priority
1977-05-13TO PASS H.R. 6810.H.R. 6810 · 95th CongressYeaWorker priority
1977-05-13TO AMEND H.R. 6810 BY CHANGING THE FORMULA FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE APPROPRIATED FUNDS TO A FORMULA BASED ON STATE AND LOCAL TAX EFFORT INSTEAD OF ON STATE AND LOCAL UNEMPLOYMENT.H.R. 6810 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1977-05-13THAT THE HOUSE RESOLVE ITSELF INTO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 6810.H.R. 6810 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1977-04-05TO SUSPEND THE RULES AND PASS, AS AMENDED, H.R. 7, A BILL AUTHORIZING $275 MILLION FOR FISCAL YEARS 1978-1985 FOR LOCAL AND STATE CAREER EDUCATION PROGRAMS DESIGNED FOR STUDENTS AT THE ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL LEVELS.H.R. 7 · 95th CongressYeaDirection not readable
1977-04-04TO AGREE TO THE CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 4800, EMERGENCY UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION EXTENSION ACT OF 1977.H.R. 4800 · 95th CongressYeaWorker priority
1977-03-23TO PASS H.R. 4250.H.R. 4250 · 95th CongressYeaWorker priority
1977-03-23TO AGREE TO THE MODIFIED SARASIN AMENDMENT OFFERED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE QUIE AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE FOR H.R. 4250. THE MODIFIED SARASIN AMENDMENT CONTAINS THE MAJOR LANGUAGE OF H.R. 5900, A PIECE OF PICKETING LEGISLATION THAT WAS VETOED BY THE 94TH CONGRESS. H.R. 4250.H.R. 4250 · 95th CongressYeaEmployer priority
1977-03-23TO AMEND THE SARASIN AMENDMENT OFFERED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE QUIE AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE TO H.R. 4250. THE EDWARDS AMENDMENT WOULD REQUIRE A VOTE OF APPROVAL BY SECRET BALLOT BY THE AFFECTED WORKERS IN ORDER TO AUTHORIZE UNION COMMON SITUS ACTION.H.R. 4250 · 95th CongressNayWorker priority
1977-03-23TO AMEND THE SARASIN AMENDMENT OFFERED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE QUIE AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE TO H.R. 4250. THIS AMENDMENT EXEMPTS FROM THE DEFINITION OF "SITE" THOSE SITES RAISING RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS OF THREE STORIES OR LESS.H.R. 4250 · 95th CongressNayWorker priority
1977-03-23TO AMEND THE SARASIN AMENDMENT OFFERED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE QUIE AMENDMENT IN THE NATURE OF A SUBSTITUTE TO H.R. 4250. THE QUIE AMENDMENT PROPOSES CONFINING SITUS PICKETING TO THE PROJECT WHERE THE LABOR DISPUTE ARISES, SO THAT ONLY THOSE EMPLOYERS WITH DIRECT CONTRACTUAL RELATIONSHIPS AS CONTRACTORS OR SUBCONTRACTORS CAN BE STRUCK.H.R. 4250 · 95th CongressNayWorker priority

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