Day: September 15, 2023

Fetterman Introduces Bill to Level the Playing Field Against Corporate Meat Consolidation, Empower Small and Local Livestock Producers

WASHINGTON, DC – Pennsylvania U.S. Senator John Fetterman this week introduced the Strengthening Local Meat Economies Act. This critical legislation aims to be a countervailing force against out-of-control corporate concentration in meat industry sectors. It would offer critical investments in rural economies across the country by supporting small farmers and ranchers directly. Currently only a small number of huge corporations control the vast majority of the U.S. cattle, pork, and

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Fetterman Statement on UAW Strike

BRADDOCK, PA – Pennsylvania U.S. Senator John Fetterman on Friday released the following statement after the UAW announced a strike against the Big 3 automakers: “It’s time to decide what side you’re on. Are you on the side of the Big 3 CEOs who made a combined $74 million last year, and are now claiming to they cannot afford to pay their workers? Or are you on the side of the

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