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Chuck Schumer: “One of the first things we did when I was majority leader…”

Featuring: Chuck Schumer, Democratic | U.S. Senate New York

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NABTU Legislative Conference 2026 - Sen. Schumer Remarks

Published | Video Starts at 09:22

And I see what the unions did to create decent lives. My cousins and my uncles and my. And my greater family. So I've always fought for you. That's why One of the first things we did when I was majority leader was pension reform. You know, your members, every two weeks or every month put some money into a fund. They know when they retire it's not going to make them rich, but at least can live a life of dignity for you and your families. (09:22–09:28)

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Asserts that pension reform was a priority when Chuck Schumer became majority leader.

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