The New Hampshire AFL-CIO hosted their annual Labor Day Breakfast at the St George Greek Orthodox Church in Manchester. The event focused on turning the page on the anti-worker agenda and working to elect candidates who support labor.
This message could not be more true here in New Hampshire. With a tyrannical leader in the NH House, and anti-worker Representatives in Congress. This message was echoed by the AFL-CIO national Secretary-Treasurer Liz Shuler.
"It is good to be with people who appreciate what Labor Day is what it is ment to be, to appreciate work, to appreciate who really builds it" said Shuler. "We thank you for everything you do".
Shuler's message was clear. We need everyone to help spread the message. "Labor Day is the unofficial start....when we lace up our walking shoes and begin to canvass our neighborhoods" said Shuler.
Shuler also thank the people of NH who have fighting this anti-worker regiem for nearly two years now. Shuler said "I love you and appreciate you for what you have been doing". However the fight is not over.
Shuler continued by talking about the upcoming Governor elections. She talked about "NOvide (NO-Vide)" which has been a common way for people to say "No Ovide". And it does not stop with the Governor elections.
"This is the first year the Republican Platform has officially included Right To Work (for less)" stated Shuler.
The message was not all gloom and doom about the elections. Shuler tossed in a little comedic jab by referring to Clint Eastwood. Pointing at the empty chair next to her she said "I am glad he could join us today".
Shuler's rallying cry to "restore democracy" rang loud and true. Her message was clear, if you do not like what is going on now, they you have the power to change it. "Lace up those walking shoes" and get out there. Talk to your neighbors, talk to your members, talk to anyone who will listen. This is the most important election for labor in the last 75 years.
"ARE YOU READY" Shuler asked. I am are you?
AFL-CIO Sec Liz Shuler's entire speech, recorded from the crowd by NHLN Blogger Matt Murray. (view on YouTube http://youtu.be/...)