Political Quotes

“I rise to praise the hard work and efforts that organized labor has given to this country during the past century. These organized groups of men and women from all walks of life are the backbone of the economic foundation of this great country. Some may argue that the creation of our great American middle class just happened. No. It was built on the backs of working men and women who belong to labor unions. All workers, including nonunion and white collar workers, were given the same benefits fought for by workers who organized and participated in the collective bargaining process. All Americans benefited. They benefited by having better wages, safety in the workplace, health care benefits and pensions. These benefits, as well as improved working conditions, are now under assault in this country. All workers in this great Nation should join together this week and support a day to make our voices heard. We must protect the strides we have made during the last half century. We must never go back to the days of deplorable working conditions. Never.”