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Introduced
03/03/2025
03/03/2025
In Committee
05/05/2025
05/05/2025
Crossed Over
04/07/2025
04/07/2025
Passed
07/10/2025
07/10/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
07/10/2025
07/10/2025
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This measure would urge President Donald J. Trump and the Congress of the United States to approve federal legislation guaranteeing specified rights to classified workers that would, among other things, empower those workers to work in a stable, safe environment and receive livable and competitive wages, as provided.
AI Summary
This resolution calls for comprehensive rights and protections for classified workers, who are essential school employees like paraeducators, bus drivers, custodians, and administrative staff. The resolution urges federal legislation to guarantee these workers a range of important workplace protections, including livable and competitive wages, high-quality affordable healthcare with minimal personal cost, 16 weeks of paid family and medical leave, paid leave during school closures, access to professional development opportunities, sufficient workplace resources and technology, personal protective equipment, representation in policy-making, input on workplace technologies, participation in student-related meetings, a safe working environment, appropriate staffing levels, employment contract protections, a process for reporting workplace concerns without retaliation, and strong collective bargaining rights. Notably, the resolution highlights that these 3 million workers nationwide are critical to supporting over 49 million students, yet often face challenges like reduced hours, limited benefits, and undercompensation, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic. By seeking federal legislation, the resolution aims to elevate the status, working conditions, and dignity of classified workers who play a fundamental role in supporting educational environments.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (63)
Sabrina Cervantes (D)*,
Dave Cortese (D)*,
Dawn Addis (D),
Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D),
Patrick Ahrens (D),
David Alvarez (D),
Joaquin Arambula (D),
Jesse Arreguin (D),
Anamarie Avila Farias (D),
Jasmeet Bains (D),
Rebecca Bauer-Kahan (D),
Steve Bennett (D),
Marc Berman (D),
Tasha Boerner Horvath (D),
Mia Bonta (D),
Isaac Bryan (D),
Lisa Calderon (D),
Juan Carrillo (D),
Damon Connolly (D),
Sade Elhawary (D),
Mike Fong (D),
Jesse Gabriel (D),
Robert Garcia (D),
Mike Gipson (D),
Lena Gonzalez (D),
Mark González (D),
Matt Haney (D),
John Harabedian (D),
Gregg Hart (D),
Jacqui Irwin (D),
Corey Jackson (D),
Ash Kalra (D),
Maggy Krell (D),
Josh Lowenthal (D),
Tina McKinnor (D),
Al Muratsuchi (D),
Stephanie Nguyen (D),
Liz Ortega (D),
Blanca Pacheco (D),
Diane Papan (D),
Darshana Patel (D),
Gail Pellerin (D),
Cottie Petrie-Norris (D),
James Ramos (D),
Rhodesia Ransom (D),
Robert Rivas (D),
Celeste Rodriguez (D),
Michelle Rodriguez (D),
Chris Rogers (D),
Blanca Rubio (D),
Pilar Schiavo (D),
Nick Schultz (D),
LaShae Sharp-Collins (D),
Jose Solache (D),
Esmeralda Soria (D),
Catherine Stefani (D),
Tom Umberg (D),
Avelino Valencia (D),
Chris Ward (D),
Akilah Weber Pierson (D),
Buffy Wicks (D),
Lori Wilson (D),
Rick Zbur (D),
Last Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State. Res. Chapter 141, Statutes of 2025. (on 07/10/2025)
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