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Strategic Plan – FY 2021-2026

MISSION Advancing workplace rights, safety and health, and accessibility in the legislative branch VISION A respectful, safe, healthy, and accessible congressional workplace with equal employment opportunity and treatment for all…

Returning to the Workplace: Potential Legal Issues

The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically altered the work experience for us all since March 2020. Every employing office within the legislative branch was forced to adapt rapidly to the new…

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