U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today joined Danielle Atkinson of Mothering Justice, State Representative Erika Geiss, and Michigan parents, educators and small business owners for a roundtable discussion about the urgent need for comprehensive paid leave and paid sick days programs. The event brought together a diversity of perspectives to outline solutions that will help… Read more »
Following a House Energy and Commerce Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection (DCCP) Subcommittee Hearing, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) and Chairman Bob Latta (OH-05) expressed their commitment to working together on autonomous vehicle legislation. The DCCP hearing discussed 14 bills aimed at establishing a working framework for regulation of self-driving vehicles that would… Read more »
U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell (MI-12) along with her colleagues Reps. Donald Norcross (NJ-01) and Mark Pocan (WI-02) today brought together experts in labor, academia and manufacturing for a “Future of Work, Wages, and Labor” discussion at the University of Michigan-Dearborn. The event is the third in a series of discussions and town halls that are being held this year in… Read more »
Today, U.S. Reps. Debbie Dingell (MI-12), Dave Trott (MI-11), John Conyers (MI-13), and Brenda Lawrence (MI-14) sent a letter to President Trump urging him to include strong and enforceable currency manipulation provisions in the renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA):
“American workers deserve to compete on a level playing field, and until our trade… Read more »
U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement on reports that General Motors (GM) will end one of its production shifts at the Warren Transmission Operations plant in Michigan.
“This announcement by GM further underscores the urgent need for us to come together at all levels of government – federal, state and local – around policies that… Read more »
U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today released the following statement on President Trump’s 2018 budget request.
“The budget submitted today does not reflect the values of American communities. President Trump’s proposal is an assault on things that have always been a priority for the American people – investments in children and working families,… Read more »
U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement after the administration notified Congress of plans to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
“Since NAFTA passed, too many workers in Michigan and across the country have seen their jobs shipped overseas, their wages drop in real terms and their families lose hope. We now have an… Read more »
U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today released the following statement regarding Ford’s announcement that the company will cut 10 percent of its salaried workforce worldwide.
“Ford Motor Company is in my backyard. It’s the lifeblood of our community and the men and women who work there are some of the best and hardest working individuals I know. As I… Read more »
U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today released the following statement regarding reports that Ford is considering personnel cuts to its global operations.
“Like everybody in our community, I am deeply concerned by reports that Ford is considering reductions to its workforce. This would have a direct and significant impact on my district, which is the heart and soul of the… Read more »
U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today held a press conference with leadership of the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), who represent workers at the EPA, to speak out against proposed budget cuts to the U.S. EPA National Vehicle and Fuel Emissions Laboratory (NVFEL) in Ann Arbor. Dingell toured the facility today at a time when the EPA faces severe cuts to their… Read more »
