“I want you to think about Labor Day. Workers fought for fairness. I mention Rhode Island strikes in 1824 and 1934. Some workers died. I stand with workers now. We should fight for good jobs, fair wages, and safe workplaces.”
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Labor Day
A debate about Labor Day. The Democrat mentioned the holiday's origins in worker strikes and protests for fair pay and conditions, and said they stand with workers now in fighting for good jobs, fair wages, and safe workplaces.