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On the recordMarch 9, 2021
And still I rise. And I thank the Honorable Bobby Scott for the opportunity to be heard. I will be terse. Madam Speaker, unions protect people. Unions protect people because those workers will organize and make sure that there is a safe work environment. This is important because if not but for the union, many companies would simply build into the cost of doing business the injuries that may be sustained. I am a member of Local 1550 of AFSCME and proud to say it. Madam Speaker, I support this legislation because it will save lives.
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Al Green
Democratic · Texas
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Mar 9, 2021

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