Democrats Push Union-Sympathizing PRO Act

In late February, Rep. Bobby Scott (D-VA-03), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce and Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01) introduced the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act of 2023, legislation described by the sponsors as a comprehensive proposal to protect workers’ right to collectively bargain for higher wages, improved benefits, and safer workplaces.