Monday, July 21, 2008

Meet Barack Obama - Part 6 - Workers Rights


Barack Obama joins striking workers in Chicago.

"If a majority of workers want a union, they should get a union. It's that simple."

--Barack Obama, speaking to the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO Convention, April 2, 2008

Barack Obama on:
workers' Rights

Barack Obama will fight for worker's freedom to form unions and bargain.

  • Obama co-sponsored the employee Free choice Act and has pledged to sign it into law.
  • Obama has voted for collective bargaining rights for public employees.
  • Obama left the campaign trail to vote in favor of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act.
  • Obama has rallied with striking workers and supported union organizing campaigns.
Source: AFL-CIO website

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