Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 7, 2023
It is ridiculous that the future of tens of thousands of Starbucks workers is up to the whims of just one person.
Said by
Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Markey argues against the concentration of power in corporate leadership affecting workers.

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