Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz addressed union firefighters and emergency medical personnel in Boston, emphasizing that Vice President Kamala Harris is dedicated to protecting their rights to collectively bargain and ensuring their pensions are secure. He praised the current administration as being pro-labor and vowed that a Harris-Biden administration would support unions by passing the Protecting the Right to Organize Act, which aims to make it easier for workers to collectively bargain and maintain funding for federal fire fighting resources.
During his speech, Walz criticized former President Donald Trump for his stance on right-to-work laws, which he claimed would make it more difficult for workers to collectively bargain. He accused Trump of being anti-worker and of trying to undermine benefits for workers, such as overtime pay and pensions. Walz also linked Trump to the Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025, which he claimed was detrimental to the middle class. He urged the audience to pay attention to the upcoming debate between Harris and Trump, highlighting the importance of the issues that will be discussed.
Walz warned that Trump and his running mate, J.D. Vance, are focused on limiting workers’ rights and pay, as evidenced by their support for right-to-work laws. He accused the former president of obstructing efforts to raise the minimum wage and slashing funding for federal fire service programs. Walz urged the audience to reject Trump’s agenda, which he claimed would lead to more challenges for working people. He emphasized the significance of the upcoming debate between Harris and Trump in shaping important aspects of people’s lives.
The Democratic vice presidential nominee highlighted the importance of protecting workers’ rights and benefits, criticizing Trump for his policies that he deemed harmful to the middle class. He stressed the contrast between the current administration’s pro-labor stance and the anti-worker agenda of Trump and Vance. Walz urged the audience to support Harris and Biden in the upcoming election as they champion the interests of working people and are committed to protecting their rights.
Walz concluded his address by encouraging everyone to pay attention to the upcoming debate between Harris and Trump, emphasizing the impact that the candidates’ positions on key issues would have on people’s lives and the nation’s future. He criticized Trump for his efforts to undermine workers’ rights and benefits, claiming that the former president’s policies were detrimental to working people. Walz reiterated his support for Harris and Biden, portraying them as champions of workers’ rights and advocates for a fairer and more equitable society.
In his speech to union firefighters and emergency medical personnel, Tim Walz emphasized the importance of protecting workers’ rights and ensuring their pensions are secure. He criticized Donald Trump for his anti-worker policies and his support for right-to-work laws that would undermine collective bargaining. Walz urged the audience to support Vice President Kamala Harris and Joe Biden, highlighting their commitment to labor rights and their pro-worker agenda. He stressed the significance of the upcoming debate between Harris and Trump in shaping the future of the nation’s workforce and the well-being of working people.
