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Martin Heinrich: “Today we honor the skilled workers who built our country and keep it running. We recognize all those, past and present…”

On the recordSeptember 9, 2026
Today we honor the skilled workers who built our country and keep it running. We recognize all those, past and present, who have fought for labor protections and the right to organize. And we commit to creating an economy where hard work pays off.
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Martin Heinrich
Democratic · New Mexico

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Statement honoring Labor Day

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