THE FIRST SESSION OF THE 107TH CONGRESS 1. Ergonomics Rule on OSHA (S. J. Res 6) –Using the Congressional Review Act (CRA) for the first time, the Republican controlled Senate passed the first health and safety standard nullification in OSHA’s 30-year history. The so-called “resolution of disapproval” not only eliminates the current ergonomics standard, it
Read moreA VOICE IN CONGRESS Each year, TCU International President Robert A. Scardelletti asks the members, to make a strong commitment to the Responsible Citizens Political League (RCPL) — the political action committee (PAC) that represents the interests of TCU members. In each session of Congress, the House, Senate, and other entities of the Federal Government,
Read moreTHE SECOND SESSION OF THE 107TH CONGRESS 1. Unemployment Benefits (H.R. 622) – The Senate narrowly rejected an amendment offered by Senator Richard Durbin (D-IL) that would have expanded eligibility for unemployment insurance benefits to laid-off workers seeking part-time jobs. The amendment would have provided a temporary supplement to unemployment insurance benefits of 15 percent
Read moreVotes During The 107th Congress, 1st Session Cumulative score is from the 90th Congress, 1st Session through the 107th Congress, 1st Session Key to Votes: · Vote to support the RCPL position = R · Vote to oppose the RCPL position = W · Speaker exercised discretion not to vote = S · Did not
Read moreI hereby authorize and direct my employer to deduct from my pay the sum of $ for each month in which compensation is due me, and to forward that amount to the Transportation · Communications International Union’s Responsible Citizens Political League (RCPL). This authorization is voluntarily made on the specific understanding that the signing of
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