I look forward to the General Assembly's review of the expenses in a single day to a mega-firm for two losing court cases. That's public money better spent on building targeted incentives for Marylanders to enhance skills and enter more productive career pathways. https://t.co/qRlyIXmrCo
Bill Ferguson
@SenBillFerg · MD · S
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CoverageFeb 14, 2020 to Mar 27, 2024
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Maryland Workers: If you need to file for an unemployment claim, you can do so here: https://t.co/zORb5cW4Mw. Remember, in Maryland, you can file immediately, no waiting period.
So far, we have also overridden the vetoes of: <U+2696><U+FE0F>SB53 to protect children's due process rights; <U+0001F477><U+200D><U+2642><U+FE0F>SB1 and SB259 to broaden and enforce prevailing wage laws; <U+0001F686>SB514 to expand MARC rail service; and <U+0001F4BC>HB90 and HB580 to allow more Maryland employees to collectively bargain.
When it comes to federal support for workers during the pandemic, we stand with President Biden. Increased wages for workers is a feature, not a bug. https://t.co/nMu6UBV9Ob
Maryland wins coveted Good Jobs Challenge federal award for offshore wind apprenticeships. This is fantastic news for the future of MD's workforce development efforts! https://t.co/gNbrpX33GJ
Should Governor Hogan's arbitrary choice to end benefits early stand, over 100,000 Marylanders will lose federal Unemployment Insurance (UI) this weekend, and Maryland will be foregoing over $1.1 billion in GDP. The federal program left participation in … https://t.co/KrF5IlVgkC https://t.co/SxqGowZ1Zd
As the son of a transit union member, I grew up understanding that organized labor remains a foundational part to building a society that works for more than just those at the top. Today is a moment to appreciate the vital role that organized labor sti… https://t.co/EgDgJfY4wJ https://t.co/SWyWVcRr4A
Just started hour five of Marylander testimony about challenges with Unemployment Insurance system. Recent testimony from Ms. Hall just discussed her challenges with substance abuse recovery and added stress of UI uncertainty. Streaming live here: https://t.co/GbPcKCuep8
RT @mal_sofastaii: NEW: @SenBillFerg & @Sen_Klausmeier imploring @GovLarryHogan to reconsider decision to discontinue enhanced unemployment…
Happy Labor Day to the generations who helped build our Nation. We owe you a debt that can never be repaid. To current and future generations, it is up to us to continue the legacy of labor and strong unions in America. https://t.co/KC6bPgu6dF