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Earl Blumenauer: “I am pleased that after 12 years of not just ignoring the needs of working men and women and their needed labor…”

On the recordMarch 1, 2007
I am pleased that after 12 years of not just ignoring the needs of working men and women and their needed labor protections, but actually what we have seen is a concerted, specific program that has undermined those rights, I am pleased to see this legislation come forth today. ... What we need to do is have an appropriate process that guarantees the rights of working men and women in this country to organize. This legislation provides additional, valuable tools.
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Earl Blumenauer
Democratic · Oregon
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Discussing labor protections and the need for legislation to support workers' rights.

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