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Congresswoman Johnson hosted Labor Secretary Hilda Solis in video teleconference w/ local Dallas Labor leaders. Secretary Solis discussed the Obama Administration’s efforts, programs, and initiatives that are aiming to keep labor unions strong and continue to allow workers a seat at the table.
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Joining Congresswoman Johnson and Secretary Solis were: Carlos Marroquin, Dallas Area Director, SEIU; Romero Munoz, President, UAW; Rod Cuevas, Organizer/Assistant Business Representative, Teamsters Local 745; Herb Keener, Chief Steward, CWA Local 6215; Felipe Mendez, Secretary-Treasurer, UFCW Local 540; Yared Wonde, President, APWU Local 732
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Throughout her career in public service Congresswoman Johnson has been an outspoken advocate for American workers and American jobs. As a leader in Congress she continues to champion workers rights to organize and to collective bargaining.
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