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Bernie Sanders

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Bernie Sanders is an American politician and activist who has served as the junior United States senator from Vermont since 2007. A member of the Independent party, Sanders is known for his progressive policies and advocacy for social justice, healthcare reform, and income equality. He previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1991 to 2007, where he was the first independent elected to the House in 40 years. Throughout his career, Sanders has been a vocal critic of economic inequality and corporate influence in politics.

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Mar 21, 2023

What does a lifesaving drug mean for a person who cannot afford that drug?

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Mar 21, 2023

Over one-third of the American people can't fill their prescription drugs that the doctors prescribe.

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Mar 15, 2023

I wish to commemorate the life of Judy Heumann, a leader in the disability rights movement, who passed away on March 4. Judy was an internationally recognized leader in the disability community. She was instrumental in the development and…

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Mar 14, 2023

I think it's imperative that the Congress act and act soon in a number of areas.

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Mar 14, 2023

The real, real situation is that again, we need to investigate to understand fully what happened.

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Mar 14, 2023

Whatever happens in the future, to the degree that there are any bailouts, it must not be, it cannot be that working families and the middle class bailout the Masters of the Universe.

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Mar 14, 2023

One out of five people, diabetics in this country who use insulin are rationing insulin, because they can't afford the price.

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Mar 8, 2023

If a corporation is going to pride itself on corporate social responsibility in its mission statement or offer grand announcements on inclusivity, respect and a commitment to treating workers well, and if they're going to call their…

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Mar 8, 2023

Employers spend $340 million per year on law firms and consultants to help them intimidate workers.

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Mar 8, 2023

We are seeing levels of income and wealth inequality that have never been seen in the history of the United States of America.

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Mar 8, 2023

The first part was to issue a subpoena to Howard Schultz, the CEO of Starbucks, to ask him why he thought his company could violate labor law, Federal labor law, with impunity.

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Mar 8, 2023

With the support of the Protecting the Right to Organize Act championed by Senator Sanders...

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Mar 8, 2023

All that unions are about is not complicated. It is people coming together to fight for a contract which guarantees them certain basic rights.

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Mar 8, 2023

We need to pass the Richard Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act as soon as possible to protect collective action.

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Mar 8, 2023

We are going to stand with working people and do everything that we can to create an economy that works for all of us and not just a few.

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Mar 8, 2023

This is why we need to pass the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act as soon as possible--to protect collective action, remove the barriers to worker voice and hold employers accountable when they violate workers'…

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Mar 8, 2023

We need to pass the Richard Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act as soon as possible to protect collective action.

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Mar 8, 2023

CEO compensation right now, 400 times more than the average American worker.

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Mar 8, 2023

The response of companies like Starbucks... has been to turn around and throw a litany of dirty tactics at these employees.

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Mar 8, 2023

It is no coincidence that labor standards have plummeted as the percentage of people in unions has declined in America.

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Mar 8, 2023

This is why we need to pass the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act as soon as possible--to protect collective action, remove the barriers to worker voice and hold employers accountable when they violate workers'…

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Mar 8, 2023

Employers spend $340 million per year on law firms and consultants to help them intimidate workers.

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Mar 8, 2023

We cannot let them buy the basic rights of working people.

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Mar 8, 2023

It is no coincidence that labor standards have plummeted as the percentage of people in unions has declined in America.

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