Edward S. Osienski

House Passes Osienski Bill Increasing Unemployment Benefits to Out-of-Work Delawareans

DOVER – The House passed legislation Wednesday that would provide Delaware residents receiving unemployment compensation a meaningful increase in weekly benefits. Sponsored by Rep. Ed Osienski, House Bill 49 would increase the maximum weekly benefit amount from $400 a week […]

National Apprenticeship Week

By Rep. Ed Osienski and Sen. Jack Walsh As legislative labor leaders and proud union members, we know there are paths to a prosperous career that don’t always involve a traditional college degree. We have seen more and more in […]

Labor Day

By Rep. Ed Osienski, Rep. Kim Williams, Sen. Jack Walsh & Sen. Nicole Poore Labor Day for many represents the end of summer, a time to reflect on summer, prepare to return to school, and have one final outdoor gathering […]

House Passes Bill Tackling Issue of Wage Theft

DOVER – The House passed legislation Thursday that would combat wage theft by addressing the many methods employers use to withhold wages from their employees. The measure would protect Delaware workers and taxpayers from employers who try to pay their […]