Obama Extols Organized Labor in ‘Workers Memorial Day’ Proclamation

Obama Extols Organized Labor in ‘Workers Memorial Day’ Proclamation | CNS News:
"With high praise for labor unions and criticism for the manufacturing industry’s history, President Barack Obama declared Sunday to be “Workers Memorial Day.”
In the proclamation, Obama cited deplorable work conditions in factories during the early 20th Century.
“A combination of shoddy equipment and fatigue from long shifts made serious injury and death all too common,” the president said.
“Career-ending injuries often led to poverty and starvation.
From mine shafts to railroads to factory floors, workers began to speak out.”
He then praised organized labor and government regulation stopping these injuries and deaths."