Labor Issues
I proudly support the rights of workers to collectively bargain for better wages and better benefits, and I am proud that Illinois became the first state to protect those rights in our state’s constitution. I’m committed to protecting those rights at the federal level and will oppose efforts to weaken the power workers have when they organize.
During my time in Congress, I have been a strong supporter of the Protecting the Right to Organize Act, which would introduce meaningful, enforceable penalties for companies and executives that violate workers’ rights. It would also expand workers’ collective bargaining rights and strengthen workers’ access to fair union elections.
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By Will McKenna
BELVIDERE, Ill. — Local lawmakers gave their thoughts on Stellantis' move to invest $600 million into the Belvidere Assembly Plant to produce two Jeep models in 2027.
Governor JB Pritzker celebrated the announcement as a victory for Illinois in a post on X.
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) and Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA) announced that they led 37 Members of Congress in expressing their concern with the recent firing of 168 workers at the National Science Foundation (NSF).
In a letter to President Trump and NSF Director Sethuraman Panchanathan, the Members wrote:
Belvidere, IL – Today, Governor JB Pritzker, Representatives Bill Foster and Eric Sorensen, and Senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth commended Stellantis, the United Auto Workers (UAW), and other partners who helped secure an investment for the Stellantis manufacturing facility in Belvidere. The company’s announcement includes hiring back 1,500 union jobs to aid in the production of a new mid-size truck at the plant, beginning in 2027.
Union members and elected officials rallied on Wednesday against Stellantis arguing that the automaker isn’t living up their 2023 contract.
The effort, which was led by United Auto Workers (UAW) Local 372 in Trenton, was scheduled ahead of a Nov. 13 strike authorization vote.
Washington, DC – Yesterday, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) took to the House Floor in support of UAW workers in Belvidere, Illinois who are awaiting action by Stellantis to reopen the Belvidere Assembly Plant and move forward on investments agreed upon in the contract negotiated between the UAW and Stellantis in late 2023.
(WASHINGTON) — A coalition of Illinois lawmakers are joining the Teamsters in demanding that Amazon respect federal labor laws and stop committing unfair labor practices against its delivery drivers in Skokie, Illinois.
Representatives Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.), Chuy García (D-Ill.), and Nikki Budzinski (D-Ill.), sent an oversight letter to Amazon CEO Andy Jassy today expressing concern over the company’s unlawful retaliation against Delivery Service Partner (DSP) drivers employed at its DIL7 delivery station.
By early next summer, residents should be able to begin applying for the Taylor Place Apartments in McHenry, said Richard Koenig, director of the nonprofit Housing Opportunity Development Corporation.
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) released the following statement on President Biden's State of the Union Address:
“Last night, President Biden made a strong case for continuing the American success story that has happened under his leadership.
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) announced that Matt Frantzen, President of UAW Local 1268 in Belvidere, will be his guest for this year’s State of the Union Address.
Belvidere, IL - Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) released the following statement after President Biden's visit to Belvidere:
“I was honored to travel with President Biden and Congressman Eric Sorensen on Air Force One today, and I was extremely proud to welcome the President to Belvidere. This is a historic moment for the Belvidere area; not only is it the first presidential visit in decades, it marks an agreement that will bring billions of dollars of investment to the community.