[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 156 (Thursday, September 20, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1270]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           RECOGNIZING THE 20TH ANNUAL LABOR TO LABOR DINNER

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                          HON. MARK DeSAULNIER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 20, 2018

  Mr. DeSAULNIER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 20th 
Annual Labor to Labor Dinner to celebrate the activism and dedication 
of our labor leaders, and their contributions to making our community a 
fairer place to work.
  The annual labor dinner brings together members from different 
corners of our workforce to honor those who have demonstrated strong 
leadership and commitment to the interests of workers. American workers 
owe a debt of gratitude to labor unions. Without them, we may not have 
a 40-hour work week, paid sick leave, child labor laws, Social 
Security, a minimum wage, paid family leave, employer-based health 
coverage, or strong workplace safety laws.
  I am grateful that this annual labor dinner pays tribute to the 
contributions of our local workforce and their shared mission of 
promoting the rights of American workers. The hard work and sacrifice 
of union leaders to make all workers better off, not just union 
members, is commendable.
  I extend my appreciation to the Contra Costa AFL-CIO Labor Council 
and Building & Construction Trades Council, AFL-CIO for hosting this 
event and for their advocacy for workers in our community. 
Congratulations on 20 years of this wonderful event.

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