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Rick Smith

16 Nov, 13 tweets, 9 min read

@JohnFetterman

John Fetterman: I've had the honor of being on numerous picket lines over the last few months; invariably, these are the men & women we called "essential" during the pandemic. They need to be treated well & paid accordingly.
@JohnFetterman

@JohnFetterman

John Fetterman: The #Kelloggstrike in Lancaster was remarkable b/c the company wants a 2-tier wage system & the older, established employees are saying NO & are standing up for the newer workers who would be paid less under that plan.
@JohnFetterman

@JohnFetterman

John Fetterman: John Deere tried to create a two-tier wage system & it failed.
@JohnFetterman

@JohnFetterman

John Fetterman: "Essential" workers? It needs to be more than lip service. They stuck in there during the pandemic, allowing businesses to make record profits, & they should be paid accordingly. Reward them for their work. I have nothing but respect for them.
@JohnFetterman

@JohnFetterman

John Fetterman: Ironworkers were offered a nickel raise in the 3rd year of a 5-year contract. Are you shitting me?? Pay your workers the value they create, & everyone comes out ahead.
@JohnFetterman #Strikesgiving #1u

@JohnFetterman

John Fetterman: We need the PRO Act. We need to come together as Democrats & raise the federal minimum wage & pass the PRO Act.
@JohnFetterman #Strikesgiving #1u

@JohnFetterman

John Fetterman: WE are the party that delivered the new infrastructure bill. WE are the party that believes you have the right to form & join a union.
@JohnFetterman #Strikesgiving #1u

@JohnFetterman

John Fetterman: Vote your job; lobby your hobby.
@JohnFetterman #Strikesgiving #1u

@JohnFetterman

John Fetterman: The #union way of life is sacred, and the strikes we're seeing are righteous. The companies need to deliver to the employees who got them through the pandemic. "Essential" isn't just a talking point.
@JohnFetterman #Strikesgiving #1u

@JohnFetterman

John: I've visited numerous picket lines; I'll be going to another one tomorrow, in fact. Ppl across PA understand that the people on strike are fighting for what they deserve. It's truly inspiring & energizing to see them look out for each other
@JohnFetterman #Strikesgiving #1u

@JohnFetterman

John Fetterman: In these unprecedented times with insurrections, attacks on unions, etc., we need to come together & pass the Build Back Better Plan.
@JohnFetterman #Strikesgiving #1u

@JohnFetterman

John Fetterman: Pat Toomey is truly a gifted politician. He has managed to be disliked & unwanted by both Republicans and Democrats.
@JohnFetterman #Strikesgiving #1u

@JohnFetterman

Check out John Fetterman's piece in The Nation, The Working Class Is on Strike:
thenation.com/article/econom…
@JohnFetterman #Strikesgiving #1u

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