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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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.
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.
By early next summer, residents should be able to begin applying for the Taylor Place Apartments in McHenry, said Richard Koenig, d
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:
Belvidere, IL - Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) released the following statement after the UAW announced they reached a tentative agreement with Stellantis to end their strike and reopen the Belvidere Assembly Plant: