Dear all,
I hope you are doing well. I wanted to share a brief update on recent labor-related work from Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan’s office, both in Washington, D.C. and here in the district. Over the past several months, working families and organized labor have continued to navigate significant uncertainty driven by rising costs of living, workforce shortages, evolving federal policy changes, and ongoing concerns about workplace protections.
Recent federal developments have had direct consequences for unionized workers across sectors. Proposed changes to health care policy, shifting workforce demands, and economic pressures have placed added strain on workers already managing affordability challenges, staffing shortages, and workplace safety concerns. These challenges reinforce the importance of sustained communication between labor leaders and policymakers.
Recent actions from Chrissy in Washington, D.C. include:
Signed discharge petition and helped pass HR 5408 which will accelerate workplace time-to-contract under the National Labor Relations Act
Voted YES on an amendment in the National Defense Authorization Act that protects union representation by blocking executive orders that strip collective bargaining rights from Department of Defense (DoD) civilian workers
Cosponsored VA Employee Fairness Act which streamlines collective bargaining rules for Veterans Health Administration employees while preserving the Secretary of Veterans Affairs’ authority over incentive pay and expedited hiring.
Here in Pennsylvania, our district office has remained closely engaged with labor partners:
Representative Houlahan met with NATCA air traffic controllers and TSA officers represented by AFGE at Philadelphia International Airport to hear directly from the frontline workers who keep our airspace and airports running safely. The conversation focused on the workforce challenges these employees face and reaffirmed Chrissy’s commitment to supporting the labor force that sustains critical aviation operations in our region.
Continued outreach to labor organizations across Berks and Chester Counties to ensure worker concerns remain central in discussions around federal policy changes and economic stability.
Please know that Chrissy and our team remain committed to standing alongside organized labor and working families as these challenges continue. We will keep advocating for strong workplace protections, fair treatment during periods of federal instability, and policies that support safe, dignified, and family-sustaining jobs.
We are grateful for the leadership and advocacy unions provide for workers across our district, state, and country. As always, we welcome your questions, concerns, and continued partnership.
In solidarity,
Giancarlos Caba | Constituent Advocate
Rep. Chrissy Houlahan | PA-06
201 Penn Street, Suite 201, Reading, PA 19601 | (610) 295-0815
709 E. Gay St., Suite 4, West Chester, PA 19380 | (610) 883-5050
