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… Good morning, brothers and sisters. It’s great to be home in Pennsylvania. Thank you, Brother Rick [Bloomingdale] for your generous words of introduction. I appreciate your … trade deals, we are fighting for the future of Pennsylvania. I want to thank each and every one of you for your great work on this issue. Working people have helped move the needle on trade in this country. The TPP has become so toxic that … On the TPP and so much more, we are using solidarity to stand strong in the face of outrageous attacks from the corporate right-wing. Earlier this year, those attacks hit a new low when special interests took a case called Friedrichs to the …

… Richard Trumka delivered the following remarks at the 2020 Democratic National Convention Labor Council Meeting: I want to thank my longtime friend, Brother Stuart [Appelbaum], for that introduction. And I want to thank Chairman [Tom] Perez, for … unlike any other, working people are counting on us more than ever because working people are doing more for us than ever. Right now, in big cities and small towns, union members are on the job. A pandemic is not stopping us from lifting the loads, … to keep their home or make next month’s rent. They are choosing between groceries and prescriptions. Millions are out of work through no fault of their own. As travel halts. And shows stop. And our economy grinds to a halt. These workers did …

… Thank you, Brother Richard [Lanigan] . I appreciate your leadership and your commitment to working families across America. You’re a powerful leader of a strong union, and I’m proud to call you my brother. Good … credit union workers to higher ed employees, you’re everywhere, and you organize. It’s wonderful to see. Keep up the good work. Activism in America has been increasing, thanks in no small part to your union. I’m thinking specifically of when I … build the middle class! But we can’t stop there. We have to connect the dots between our organizing, our bargaining, and right now, our electoral activism. Each of these things affects the others. This year, we will lay the groundwork for raising …

… leadership of the Union Sportsmen’s Alliance (USA). There’s no doubt in my mind that this organization is skyrocketing to success because of your vision and advocacy. Thank you. To the USA Board of Directors, your support and guidance are … for a tug on the end of the line. 800 kids—in a single day!  Since 2017, we’ve taken 10,000 kids fishing. You heard that right: 10,000. And, they get to take home their very own rod and reel combo and tackle box.  Imagine the influence these … It’s a real gift. That’s why projects like the Suncoast Youth Center in Tampa are so important.  We’re finishing up some work on it right now—adding a handicapped-accessible ramp, dock and pier built with 100% union power—so it’s ready for the …