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Democrats plan labor push Trump likely to block
A Democratic Congress will pursue minimum wage, paid leave and union rights, but the filibuster and Trump's veto make passage unlikely.
In brief
A Democratic Congress will pursue minimum wage, paid leave and union rights, but the filibuster and Trump's veto make passage unlikely. Democrats will prioritize worker protections including minimum wage and paid leave, but Senate rules and Trump's veto power make them unlikely to become law. Originally reported by…
Democrats shape labor agenda
Democrats' legislative agenda for the incoming Congress will give workplace and labor issues a prominent role, early indications suggest.
Obstacles to passage
The Senate filibuster and President Donald Trump's veto power make it unlikely that new worker protections will become law.
Keeping issues in debate
Including worker protections in the Democratic agenda could keep them front and center in the national debate despite legislative obstacles.
Minimum wage proposal
Democrats' opening slate of legislation will likely include a familiar proposal to raise the minimum wage, Bloomberg Law reported.
Paid leave and bargaining
The Democratic agenda will also likely include mandates for paid sick leave and efforts to strengthen collective bargaining rights.
Addressing wage inequality
Democrats plan to address the gender wage gap as part of their workplace legislation, according to Bloomberg Law.
Retirement plan protections
The party may also pursue bills making it easier for workers to sue over retirement plans and closing a loophole related to retirement investment advice.
Democratic agency control
Democrats will oversee executive branch agencies that enforce federal labor and employment laws, including the Department of Labor, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and the National Labor Relations Board.
Aggressive enforcement expected
Party members and labor leaders can be expected to exercise those agency powers aggressively to enforce worker protections.
OSHA enforcement concerns
Party members and labor leaders have raised concerns about the Labor Department's Occupational Safety and Health Administration, particularly its reduced enforcement capacity and failure to issue a regulation to protect workers from heat, Bloomberg reported.
The main idea
Democrats will prioritize worker protections including minimum wage and paid leave, but Senate rules and Trump's veto power make them unlikely to become law.
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