I am a proud son of a union ironworker. My late father, Ben Lujan. My mom's father was a union carpenter.
Ben Ray Luján: “I am a proud son of a union ironworker. My late father, Ben Lujan. My mom's father was a union carpenter.”
On the recordApril 28, 2021
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Senator Lujan emphasizes his union family background and the importance of worker protections.
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