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.

Introduced:
Apr 01, 2011 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Donna Edwards [D-MD4]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This resolution was introduced on April 1, 2011, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Apr 01, 2011
Referred to Committee Apr 01, 2011
Cosponsors
57 cosponsors (57D) (show)
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House Education and the Workforce

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Last updated Apr 01, 2011.
4 pages

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4/1/2011--Introduced.
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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