HR 245 — A Resolution designating the week of June 9 through 13, 2025, as "Union Organizing Week" in Pennsylvania, in honor of those workers who have fought for their right to organize and bargain collectively at their workplace.

PRINTER'S NO.   1772

                     THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA



           HOUSE RESOLUTION
              No. 245
                                                 Session of
                                                   2025

     INTRODUCED BY D. MILLER, FIEDLER, VENKAT, GIRAL, PIELLI, BENHAM,
        PROBST, HILL-EVANS, HARKINS, RABB, McNEILL, SANCHEZ, GUENST
        AND NEILSON, MAY 29, 2025

     REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON LABOR AND INDUSTRY, MAY 29, 2025


                                  A RESOLUTION
 1   Designating the week of June 9 through 13, 2025, as "Union
 2      Organizing Week" in Pennsylvania, in honor of those workers
 3      who have fought for their right to organize and bargain
 4      collectively at their workplace.
 5      WHEREAS, The right of workers to organize and bargain
 6   collectively is the right of every Pennsylvania worker in every
 7   sector of the economy; and
 8      WHEREAS, The right to organize and bargain collectively often
 9   benefits workers by improving workplace safety and providing for
10   fair wages, health care, retirement security, stable schedules,
11   due process, equal pay and other benefits; and
12      WHEREAS, The decision to unionize and participate in union
13   activities is entirely the choice of workers; and
14      WHEREAS, Employers may benefit from unionization in many
15   ways, including improved productivity, workplace safety and
16   training; and
17      WHEREAS, Nonunionized workforces may also benefit from
18   unionized workforces through such things as increased wages,
 1   benefits and safety standards; and
 2      WHEREAS, This Commonwealth and the nation have benefited from
 3   Pennsylvania's unionized workforces that include a diverse group
 4   of workers, including veterans, which have powered our country,
 5   built our middle class and lifted millions from poverty, among
 6   other benefits; and
 7      WHEREAS, Unions frequently help reduce wage gaps for women
 8   workers and discrimination of workers of color; and
 9      WHEREAS, Workers sometimes must overcome employer
10   interference in their unionization decision in the form of
11   unfair labor practices; and
12      WHEREAS, Employers should work with unions to provide the
13   best outcome for the mutual success and sustainability of the
14   business and workers; and
15      WHEREAS, Some employers attempt to deny, stall or impede the
16   process of reaching a first contract with a new bargaining unit,
17   in an attempt to circumvent and undermine the will of their
18   workers; and
19      WHEREAS, The hardworking men and women of this Commonwealth,
20   including veterans, who have united to form unions have
21   displayed immense courage and dedication in advocating for their
22   fellow employees, promoting a sense of solidarity and amplifying
23   the voices of workers who seek fair treatment; and
24      WHEREAS, The union negotiators who tirelessly advocate for
25   the rights and well-being of union members, ensuring the fair
26   and respectful treatment of every worker that they represent are
27   particularly deserving of recognition; and
28      WHEREAS, Organized workers contribute their skills,
29   dedication and hard work across this Commonwealth, through their
30   commitment, resilience and passion, which has been a driving

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 1   force behind the growth and prosperity of this Commonwealth,
 2   with the goal of creating a thriving economy, flourishing
 3   communities and improving the lives and well-being of every
 4   individual in this Commonwealth; therefore be it
 5      RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives designate the
 6   week of June 9 through 13, 2025, as "Union Organizing Week" in
 7   Pennsylvania, in honor of those workers who have fought for
 8   their right to organize and bargain collectively at their
 9   workplace; and be it further
10      RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the
11   continuing efforts of Pennsylvania workers to organize and
12   bargain collectively at their workplace; and be it further
13      RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives encourage all
14   workers to know and exercise their rights, in a manner best
15   suited to improve work environments and their family living
16   conditions, while maintaining the workplace reputation for
17   producing high quality products and services in this
18   Commonwealth.




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