[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1414 Introduced in House (IH)]
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118th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. RES. 1414
Expressing support for the recognition of August 18th through August
24, 2024, as ``Warehouse Worker Recognition Week'', the national event
celebrating the workers in the logistics industry.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
August 13, 2024
Mrs. Torres of California submitted the following resolution; which was
referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce
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RESOLUTION
Expressing support for the recognition of August 18th through August
24, 2024, as ``Warehouse Worker Recognition Week'', the national event
celebrating the workers in the logistics industry.
Whereas warehouse workers are important in supporting and developing the United
States economy;
Whereas, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data, the total number of
warehousing and storage workers employed is over 9,000,000;
Whereas, 25.8 percent of all warehouse employees are women, while 67.6 percent
are men;
Whereas supply chain disruptions have impacted the logistics industry;
Whereas warehouse workers work around the clock, with little rest;
Whereas warehouse workers in the summer months work in dangerously hot
conditions, and warehouses can reach up to 90 degrees Fahrenheit;
Whereas warehouses in the Inland Empire manage distribution for most goods
traveling through the Los Angeles and Long Beach ports, which receive 40
percent of the Nation's imports; and
Whereas warehouse workers help individuals and communities through--
(1) assisting in the supply chain;
(2) helping to transport goods; and
(3) packing, processing, and moving inventory: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) supports the goals of ``Warehouse Worker Recognition
Week'';
(2) encourages increased awareness of the contributions of
warehouse workers;
(3) acknowledges that warehouse workers are front line
workers; and
(4) recommits to work together to reduce injuries and
support the needs of these front line workers.
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