Political Quotes

On the recordSeptember 20, 2023
In return, we pay them an unlivable wage with few benefits, ask them to risk their mental and physical health in challenging work conditions, and provide them with minimal respect as professionals.
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Elizabeth Warren
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Warren criticizes the low wages and poor conditions for childcare workers.

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