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Celebrating Labor Day

On Labor Day we celebrate the contributions of millions of men and women to the union movement and its profound effect on our nation.  Thanks to organized labor, we have the eight hour day, the weekend, and countless other benefits.  I have been a union member and I come from a union family–my grandfather and great grandfather were proud members of Chicago Fire Fighters Local 2, and my father is a...

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