To mark Labor Day, President Obama spoke to families at a union celebration in Milwaukee. He spoke about the progress we’ve made rebuilding our nation after the Great Recession. He spoke about the national fight for a $15 minimum wage. And he said…
But you know what, if I were looking for a good job that lets me build some security for my family, I’d join a union. If I were busting my butt in the service industry and wanted an honest day’s pay for an honest day’s work, I’d join a union. If I were a firefighter or police officer risking my life and helping to keep my community safe, and wanted to make sure I came home safely to my family, I’d join a union. I’d want a union looking out for me.
