ADOPTED
The adopted resolution urges the U.S. Congress to reject the proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and calls on Pennsylvania’s congressional delegation to oppose its ratification. It says the agreement could harm workers’ rights, displace manufacturing jobs, reduce wages, and create concerns about environmental protections and corporate legal challenges.
Urging the United States Congress to reject the proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) due to the agreement's negative impact on workers' rights in the United States and across the world; and calling on the Pennsylvania Congressional delegation to unite in opposition to the agreement's ratification.
Action by CITY COUNCIL
A motion was made that this matter be ADOPTED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Roll Call
| Member | Vote |
|---|---|
| Al Taubenberger | No |
| Allan Domb | Yes |
| Blondell Reynolds Brown | Yes |
| Bobby Henon | Yes |
| Brian J. O'Neill | No |
| Cherelle Parker | Yes |
| Cindy Bass | Yes |
| Curtis Jones, Jr. | Yes |
| Darrell L. Clarke | Yes |
| David Oh | No |
| Derek S. Green | Yes |
| Helen Gym | Yes |
| Jannie L. Blackwell | Yes |
| Kenyatta Johnson | Yes |
| Maria D. Quiñones-Sánchez | Yes |
| Mark Squilla | Yes |
| William K. Greenlee | Yes |