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By Jeff Schuhrke
For the first time, Amazon is experiencing a multi-site U.S. work stoppage. It comes at the end of a year marked by union organizing and labor militancy at the retail giant.
Rep. Jesús "Chuy" García (D‑Il.), whose district includes Gage Park, also expressed support for the walkouts, tweeting, "Let's stand with courageous workers from Amazonians United Chicagoland fighting for better wages and working conditions! It's time for Jeff Bezos and Amazon to pay their fair share!"
Activists say the needs of struggling communities in Chicago and elsewhere vastly exceed the billions Congress is spending.
Representative García Honors Workers Around the Nation During "Striketober"
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WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04) a member of the Congressional Labor Caucus today paid tribute on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to the thousands of workers from multiple industries across our country who are currently on strike and those who have taken a vote and may soon be on strike during what is now being called "Striketober".
By Rachel Hinton
The first lady's two-day visit to Chicago was intended to feature some of her planned charlas — Spanish for conversations — a series of discussions and listening sessions she is conducting across the nation.
Declaración del Congresista García sobre el Mes de la Herencia Hispana
CHICAGO, IL – El congresista Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04) emitió el siguiente comunicado en celebración del Mes de la Herencia Hispana 2021:
"El 15 de septiembre marca el comienzo del Mes de la Herencia Hispana, en el que celebramos nuestras raíces y las contribuciones que, como latinos, hemos hecho a los Estados Unidos. Somos una comunidad fuerte y persistente, y estamos aquí para quedarnos.