Governor Shapiro fights for Pennsylvanians every day and continues to take on the powerful on behalf of the people.
Held Norfolk Southern accountable for its train derailment’s impact by securing an initial commitment from the rail company to pay $7.38 million for damages to local first responders, businesses and residents, and state agencies’ work. Already, Norfolk Southern reimbursed Pennsylvania fire departments and first responders $1 million.
Partnered with New Jersey to form an interstate task force to strengthen labor law enforcement, address worker misclassifications, and protect workers’ rights.
“IUPAT District Council 21 applauds Governors Shapiro and Murphy for responding to the wage theft epidemic with concrete action.”
Fran McLaughlin, IUPAT District 21 Business Manager/Secretary-Treasurer
What else has Governor Shapiro proposed?
- Increasing the number of labor law compliance investigators in the Department of Labor and Industry by $1.28 million to investigate more cases and enforce current labor laws.