Detroit City Wire

Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib, representing Michigan's 12th district, has recently shared a series of tweets highlighting significant events and issues within her community. The congresswoman, known for her advocacy on workers' rights and housing justice, addressed several topics including unionization efforts, community service milestones, and corporate accountability.

On November 18, 2024, Congresswoman Tlaib congratulated the nurses at Corewell Health’s eight hospitals in Southeast Michigan for their decision to unionize with the Teamsters. She emphasized the importance of fair pay and proper nurse-to-patient ratios to ensure quality care. "Congratulations to the nurses at Corewell Health’s eight hospitals in Southeast Michigan for voting to unionize with the Teamsters! Our nurses deserve fair pay, proper nurse-to-patient ratios, and dignity on the job so they can provide the best quality of care for our neighbors."

Later that day, she acknowledged UCHC Detroit's five decades of service to local families. Tlaib praised their work in preventing foreclosures and empowering residents with legal rights while reaffirming her stance that housing is a human right. "Congratulations to @UCHC_Detroit on 50 years of service to our families! From preventing foreclosures to empowering residents with legal rights, UCHC has been a lifeline in our community. Housing is a human right. Every family deserves a place to call home."

In another tweet posted on November 18th as well, Congresswoman Tlaib expressed concern over Kroger's lack of response regarding digital price tags and potential surge pricing practices. She announced her leadership in a congressional inquiry involving 13 colleagues directed at Kroger's CEO about these issues affecting working families. "Kroger is refusing to respond to Congress, but we won't stop until we get answers. I'm leading 13 of my colleagues in a letter to @Kroger's CEO about their use of digital price tags, and how surge pricing could be used to price-gouge working families."