NATION: A visit paid to the “Unite Here” organization was made by Vice President Kamala Harris. Harris visited Unite Here in Las Vegas to support the organic sati on in its efforts to increase employment among union workers who fill the hospitality industry with, now, 300, 000 members.
By Michelle Crawford-Sapenter
“When unions wages go up all wages go up…When union workplaces are more safe all workplaces are more safe... When unions are strong, America is strong.”—Vice President Kamala Harris
It is with your help and your support that Joe Biden was elected President ofthe United States and I am the first woman elected Vice President iftge United States.
“It doesn’t make sense that you would cause somebody to take a hit for your medical emergencies.”—Vice President Kamala Harris
Harris commented about her parents and their active work in the civil rights movement. Vice President Harris stated that he mother and father participated in protests , pushing her along in her baby stroller. Harris stated that when people stand together, people have the power and ability to see what can be , unburdened by what has been.
More than 100 years ago in Warrens, Mass 10s of thousands of textile workers came together to demand fair pay and safer working conditions. For months in the New England winter they stood together , many of the em did not speak English, but they spoke the language of solidarity. Hundreds of years ago they fought and won
In this era, Unite Here members have stood up against major corporations to demand that the rights of union employees be respected. The ‘Unite Here’ union members have made change occur to improve conditions, also, for others.
Unite Here assist with a pay raise for hospitality workers That increased pay by 32%. President Joe Biden and Bice President Harris stated pride at standing by the side of union workers.
Today, we, together have fought for affordable health care. As the administration had taken steps to take on big Pharma, now, asthma inhalers are less costly and the price of medicines for seniors is capped at $35.00 dollars. 3 of the largest pharmaceutical companies are decreasing cost of medicines.
Medical debt is now no longer registered on American’s credit score. Medical debt will no longer prevent Americans from obtaining a car loan or accessing an apartment lease.
At this point, in the administratio’ efforts at building back America, now 5 million student loans have been forgiven. Today more than double that amount has been forgiven for public servants including teachers, doctors, nurses, firefighters and others.
“We are 137 days away from the most important election of our life time…” Standing opposite a former administration that cut taxes for billionaires. The Biden - Harris administration provided tax exemptions to families with children through the Child Tax Credit and cut poverty by half in America. The administration has supported unions and expanded OSHA to make workplaces safer. As and head of the White House Labor Task Force, Harris lead efforts at knocking down barriers to organizing in public and private sectors. The Biden -Harris administration also protected the pension plans of , now, more than 1mlion union workers including hundreds of ‘Unite Here’ union workers and retirees.
The believes in keeping families together avoiding tearing them apart. Now, immigrant families can stay together. Immigrants have Aldo been among the Americans who have contributed to the U.S. in many ways.
Harris stated, during a speech he delivered to residents of Las Vegas, Donald Trump told voters, “I don’t care about you. I just want your votes. Harris stated, Maya Angelo once said, “When prople tell you who they are, believe them the first time.”
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