Ayanna Pressley: “Contract workers are a critical part of the federal…”

“Whistleblower protections are important and paycheck protections are important. We cannot say we value workers if we do not protect workers, all workers, both their physical safety and their economic security. Contract workers are a critical part of the federal workforce. They serve the people with the same dedication and professionalism as any federal employee, and they deserve the same respect.” (01:41–01:45)

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