politics

Trump Takes Sledgehammer to Worker Protections, Puts Corporate Profits Above Working Families

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Donald Trump signed a Congressional Review Act resolution today scrapping the Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces executive order, which would have ensured that all contractors comply with workplace laws - including health and safety standards, wage laws, and civil rights laws before they receive new contracts.

Sierra Club Applauds Senator Schumer’s Commitment to Uphold 60 Vote Standard for Gorsuch Nomination

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer announced that he will uphold the standard for Supreme Court nominees requiring Judge Neil Gorsuch to receive 60 votes in order for his confirmation to advance.

In response, Sierra Club Democracy Program Director Courtney Hight released the following statement: