Political Quotes

On the recordMay 7, 2019
the right to join a union is an internationally recognized human right and protected by Federal labor laws, but in the United States it is frequently violated in practice.
Said by
Frederica Wilson
Democratic · Florida

Editor's note · Context

Wilson emphasizes the importance of union rights and their frequent violation in the U.S.

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