Press Releases
Washington, DC – “Today, the Energy and Commerce Committee Democrats announced that the ongoing investigation into Planned Parenthood has shown what we already know – that Planned Parenthood did not break any laws and continues to provide excellent health care to millions of woman across the country. Over the past few months, the Committee has painstakingly conducted interviews and held bipartisan briefings, all of which have shown that there is no evidence of any wrongdoing by Planned Parenthood.
CHICAGO – “American workers are the best in the world. They teach our children, care for our sick and elderly, build our communities and much more. This Labor Day, we must recognize the tireless devotion of our working men and women – and stand up for them.
Throughout this year, I have been impressed and inspired by hard working Americans who are fighting for their rights. I have joined marches and protests with workers in Chicago, New York and Washington, D.C. – and the fight continues.
Evanston, IL – Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement about the tragic murder of Fox Lake Police Officer Charles J. Gliniewicz on Tuesday:
CHICAGO – Yesterday, the National Labor Relations Board in the Browning-Ferris Industries case revised standards for determining joint-employer status. The Board found that Browning-Ferris Industries was a joint-employer of workers hired by a contractor to staff the company’s recycling center. The joint-employer designation gives workers stronger employment protections and enhanced collective bargaining rights with large corporationsthat play a role in determining salaries, working conditions, and hours. Rep. Jan Schakowsky issued the following statement in response:
On Sunday, August 23, I was interviewed by Bill Cameron for his show, Connected to Chicago that airs on WLS-890AM.
Topics included the Iran Nuclear Deal, the Clean Power Plan, O'Hare airport noise, the Rauner budget cuts, the Papal visit and 2016.
Click here to listen to the interview.
CHICAGO – Today is Women’s Equality Day, a time to celebrate the 95th anniversary of the adoption of the 19th Amendment, which guarantees that women have the right to vote in the United States. Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement:
CHICAGO – Today is Women’s Equality Day, a time to celebrate the 95th anniversary of the adoption of the 19th Amendment, which guarantees that women have the right to vote in the United States. Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement:
CHICAGO – Rep. Jan Schakowsky issued the following statement on a new rule that the Environmental Protection Agency put out today to cut methane emissions from the oil and gas sector.
Meeting with Tim Waters (United Steelworkers), Ramogi Huma (founder of the National College Players Association) and Kain Colter (former Northwestern's quarterback) last year about Northwestern Football Players push for the right to unionize.