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H.Res. 198 (112th)

Recognizing the coordinated struggle of workers during the 1968 Memphis sanitation workers strike to voice their grievances and reach a collective agreement for rights in the workplace.

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Introduced

1 April 2011

Last action

1 April 2011 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Sponsors

Rep. Edwards, Donna F. [D-MD-4], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24], Rep. Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [D-IL-2], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Butterfield, G. K. [D-NC-1], Rep. Fudge, Marcia L. [D-OH-11], Rep. Richmond, Cedric L. [D-LA-2], Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1], Rep. Ellison, Keith [D-MN-5], Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2], Rep. Gutierrez, Luis V. [D-IL-4], Rep. Richardson, Laura [D-CA-37], Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Fattah, Chaka [D-PA-2], Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4], Rep. Watt, Melvin L. [D-NC-12], Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8], Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12], Rep. Sarbanes, John P. [D-MD-3], Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9], Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-5], Rep. Roybal-Allard, Lucille [D-CA-40], Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20], Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-15], Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD], Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-8], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5], Rep. Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2], Rep. Sutton, Betty [D-OH-13], Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1], Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI], Rep. Braley, Bruce L. [D-IA-1], Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-15], Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1], Rep. Yarmuth, John A. [D-KY-3]

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Summary

Recognizes the coordinated struggle of workers during the 1968 Memphis sanitation workers strike to voice their grievances and reach a collective agreement for rights in the workplace. Honors the perseverance of the 1,300 members of Local 1733 in urging social and economic equality in the workplace. Recognizes the contributions of all those unnamed who participated in the fight for justice during the strike.

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Timeline

  1. 1 April 2011

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

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  2. 1 April 2011

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

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  3. 1 April 2011

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

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