Mark Pocan: “Unions give people the ability to have a say in their…”

“You know, I think we're at an all time high in the last five decades, at least of public opinion on public unions or unions in general. I'm sorry, not just public unions, Unions give people the ability to have a say in their workplace, including safety conditions, working conditions, pay, and benefits. What you've been so outspoken on behalf of working people in all unions and thank you. I'm a three decade plus member of the International Painters and Allied Trades.” (38:30–38:33)

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