Thread by @WayneGoodwinNC

Two facts come to mind when I reflect on #LaborDay2020. 1st, I can't help but think abt the Imperial Foods workplace tragedy that befell friends & neighbors in my @CityofHamlet hometown in 1991. (1/6) #ncpol @RaleighReporter @jimmorrill @NCCapitol @PFFPNC
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In Sept 2016, as NC Insurance Commissioner & State Fire Marshal I was the keynote speaker at Hamlet's 25th anniversary memorial service. AUDIO file of my remarks HERE >> drive.google.com/file/d/1ikb5u0…
Pls take a few minutes to listen. (2/6) #ncpol @TravisFain @BarnettNed @saintorange

2nd, also wearing my Insurance Commissioner hat, I reflect upon what #LaborDay is about & all the rights + benefits for most workers that were gained only by the blood, sweat, tears, and even lives of workers past. (3/6)
#ncpol @NCStateAFLCIO @NCDemParty #Workers #WorkersRights

One of those benefits for many workers is health insurance for employees + families through the workplace. ... Just as we need a NC Labor Commissioner like @JessicaHolmesNC and a NC Insurance Commissioner like @WayneGoodwinNC who believe in & will continue the fight for ... (4/6)

... safe, productive, good-paying workplaces, we also need an Insurance Commissioner like @WayneGoodwinNC whose #1 issue is access to affordable #Health #insurance insurance & who'll fight to protect coverage for your pre-existing conditions. #ncpol drive.google.com/file/d/1HHub2f…
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As we celebrate Labor Day, consider the rights + benefits of workers + retirees that we have due to tireless workers & leaders who fought for you & your family
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#ncpol #SocialSecurity #WorkersRights #Health #workplacehealth #safety #minimumwage @NCAJ_ (6/6)