REMARKS
Recognition of Labor Day and importance of workers' rights
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Speaker Adams acknowledges the recent Labor Day celebration and emphasizes the importance of the labor movement in securing workplace benefits. She expresses her personal connection to organized labor and the council's commitment to workers' rights.
- Highlights the historical achievements of the labor movement, such as paid sick leave and the 40-hour work week
- Emphasizes the ongoing fight for fair wages, safer workplaces, and the right to organize
- Affirms the city council's priority in protecting workers' rights
Adrienne E. Adams
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Through this commitment and action, we can honor their sacrifice and continue towards healing.
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Last Sunday, we celebrated Labor Day, honoring the labor movements and leaders who fought for so many of the benefits we enjoy in the workplace today from paid sick leave to the 40 hour work week.
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As the daughter of 2 longtime union workers, I was raised to value organized labor.
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And I saw what's possible when we work together to win our collective rights.
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As we honor this history, we must recognize the ongoing fights for fair wages, safer workplaces, improved benefits, and the right of all workers to organize without fear of retaliation.
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These are essential protections that workers deserve and the priority for this city council.