Garden State Times

Congressman Donald Norcross, who represents New Jersey’s 1st district in the U.S. Congress, recently shared his thoughts on various social and political issues through a series of tweets. Norcross, a longtime advocate for workers' rights and civil liberties, discussed the importance of the PRO Act, honored an influential figure in labor history, and reflected on a significant moment in the civil rights movement.

On March 7, 2025, Congressman Norcross highlighted the significance of the PRO Act in a tweet: "The PRO Act protects the right to join a union by: Holding employers accountable for violating workers’ rights Empowering workers to organize without fear of retaliation Securing free, fair, and safe union elections It is time to stand with workers and pass the…"

In another tweet posted on the same day, Norcross reminisced about meeting Rich at a union hall in Cherry Hill during the 1980s. He wrote: "I first met Rich back in the 80s at a union hall in Cherry Hill, where he was collecting donations to support striking coal miners. The #PROAct strengthens union protections, and I can think of no better person to name this critical piece of legislation after than Rich."

Later that day, Norcross commemorated Bloody Sunday by remembering civil rights leader John Lewis. He tweeted: "60 years ago today on Bloody Sunday, John Lewis and civil rights demonstrators bravely marched for the right to vote. I was honored to be shown around Selma by John, an experience I will never forget. We must never stop fighting for justice and civil liberties for all,…"