Speech
Trumka to Washington State Labor Council Convention: America Is Looking to Us for Leadership
… Good evening! Thank you Brother Larry [Brown], for that kind introduction and your steadfast leadership. I also want to thank my sister April [Sims] for your incredible work fighting for justice. It’s a real pleasure for me to be with you tonight. Your work has inspired me, your dedication has … You see, the truth is America’s economy hasn’t been working for working people. And it’s threatening democracy itself. Right now, we are facing a coordinated attempt across the country to curtail voting rights and make it harder for working …