Pelosi Statement on House Resolution Recognizing Congressional Workers' Right to Organize

Washington, D.C. – Speaker Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement after the House passed a resolution recognizing Congressional staffers' right to unionize:

"Today, the House took historic action paving the way for Congressional staffers to choose to join together in a union. By empowering staffers to advocate for themselves and each other, we take an important step to ensure the House is best able to serve the American people.

"The Congress has long been strengthened by the skill, dedication and patriotism of our hard-working staffers, who enable us to fulfill our legislative and constituent responsibilities. The Democratic House is committed to honoring their service, while ensuring the Congress is well-positioned to compete for outstanding and diverse staff. Last week, I was proud to announce that the House will set its first-ever pay floor, establishing a minimum annual salary of $45,000. We have also increased the maximum rate of pay, an essential strategy to retain and recruit the nation's top talent. These new steps build on the actions that I have been proud to take as Speaker to strengthen and diversify our Capitol Hill workforce, including establishing the House Office of Diversity and Inclusion to help open the doors to public service for underrepresented communities.

"Every day, the House's work For The People is made possible by the immense talent and devoted service of our Congressional staff. Our Democratic House Majority remains firmly committed to ensuring that Congressional staffers have the resources and support they need to carry on this essential mission."