

Republicans have argued that the PRO Act would invite corruption, citing the recent embezzlement scandal that tore apart the leadership of the United Auto Workers union.

The legislation Ryan was defending on Tuesday includes several measures that would level the playing field between unions and their employers, including the elimination of state right-to-work laws, strengthening protections for independent contractors, allowing the National Labor Relations Board to impose fines against businesses who break labor laws. To the surprise of no one, Ryan dropped out of the race three months later. Ryan’s campaign felt the moment was noteworthy enough to make bumper stickers out of it. “I didn’t say we couldn’t get there ’til 2040, Bernie,” Ryan said after Sanders very enthusiastically blasted Democrats who are scared to take on the fossil-fuel industry, implying Ryan was among them. It’s especially refreshing to see that anger come from Ryan, who in a 2020 Democratic primary debate famously - sort of - criticized Bernie Sanders for yelling during an exchange about curbing greenhouse gas emissions. It’s a damn good point, and just refreshing to see a congressional Democrat actually get visibly, demonstrably angry at Republican inaction. Tim Ryan (D-OH) yells at the GOP over union organizing bill: “Heaven forbid we pass something that’s going to help the damn workers in the United States of America.” Seuss and start working with us on behalf of the American workers.”

But if we were passing a tax cut here, you’d be getting in line to vote yes for it. We talk about giving them the right to organize, you complain. We talk about the minimum wage increase, you complain. “Heaven for bid we tilt the balance that has been going in the wrong direction for 50 years. “Heaven forbid we pass something that’s going to help the damn workers in the United States of America,” Ryan said as he defended the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act, which would strengthen the rights of labor unions. Jim Lucas (R-Seymour).Tim Ryan has finally found a reason to yell.Īfter listening to Republicans take aim at legislation that would help organized labor, the Ohio Democrat let them know on Tuesday that he’s had about enough of the party’s preoccupation with stoking inane culture wars while American workers are still suffering through the pandemic. As we see gas prices climbing and inflation increasing, these additional funds could provide a small boost to our hardworking Hoosiers at the end of the year," said State Rep. As the federal government continues to drive our national debt through the roof, Hoosier taxpayers will reap the benefits of a state that takes care of its priorities, pays down debt and plans for rainy days. That's due in large part to conservative budgeting and fiscal responsibility. "Our economy continues to perform beyond expectations even after all the pandemic's challenges. We'll continue to do what's right by taxpayers, and I'm committed to exploring options for tax relief next session," said State Rep. "Indiana entered 2021 cautiously optimistic, and thanks in large part to years of conservative budgeting and living within our means, our economy is moving full-speed ahead with businesses fully open and Hoosiers back to work. Our duty to serve taxpayers across the state is always a top priority, and this announcement underscores that commitment," said State Rep. "Because of our continued fiscal discipline and thriving economy, these tax dollars will go back where they belong – with Hoosier taxpayers. He is a member of Grace Lutheran Church and former president of the Grace Lutheran Church Council. Lauer and his wife, Blair, live in Columbus with their three daughters, Awyn, Lillian and Sidney, and their son, Isaac. He is also a skilled violinist and has performed with the Columbus Indiana Philharmonic, the Indiana University Symphony, the LaPorte Symphony and the Valparaiso University Symphony Orchestra.

Lauer has been involved in the American Chemical Society, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, and the National Rifle Association. He also served on the Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Merit Board and Community Corrections Advisory Board. He previously served on the Bartholomew County Council, when he was elected in 2010. He is now a technical specialist at Cummins, where he has worked for more than a decade. Ryan Lauer graduated from Indiana University with a degree in biochemistry. Occupation: Technical Specialist at CumminsĮducation: Indiana University, B.S. House District 59: Covering portions of Bartholomew CountyĪddress: 200 W. Indiana House of Representatives: 2018 - present
