October 18, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 165 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

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From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                               UAW STRIKE

  (Mrs. DINGELL asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mrs. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, for the last month, my brothers and 
sisters in the UAW have been standing up for their livelihoods, their 
families, and their future. When home, I have joined them at all hours 
and all shifts just to listen, to support, and to understand.
  Being on a picket line is hard work, but UAW workers are committed 
workers who are a crucial component of building America's auto industry 
and driving our Nation's economy.
  This strike has been about the collective community and workers 
across America being treated fairly, with dignity and respect. Many UAW 
members are newer hires and temporaries, workers who are paid less than 
their colleagues whom they work side by side with. Many temps work 7 
days a week, get no overtime, have no sick pay, and can't take time for 
a family emergency.
  The good news for the country is that a tentative agreement between 
the UAW and GM is now going for ratification.
  All workers need to recognize they benefit from the courage, 
commitment, and caring of these UAW workers. We need their jobs here; 
we need manufacturing here in this country; but we need fair pay, fair 
benefits, and commitment to produce here in the United States of 
America. Their fight is the fight of all workers.

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