Labor Day

The House marked Labor Day with remarks honoring the holiday. Representative Amo spoke about its origins in workers’ fights for fairness, citing the 1824 strike at Old Slater Mill in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, and said he stands with workers seeking fair pay, safe workplaces, and the right to form unions.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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