North Carolina Democratic Party Chair Dr. Bobbie Richardson and NCDP Labor Caucus President Herb Harton have released the following joint statement honoring hardworking North Carolinians in recognition of Labor Day:

“On this Labor Day, it is critical that we once again recognize that working families serve as the backbone of our nation’s economy. As you reflect upon the history of labor in our nation, it is crucial to remember that it is only over the past several years that society at large has begun to truly appreciate North Carolina’s working families as the essential members of our economy that they always have been.

“Our elected leaders must continue to take action to bolster the middle class and protect the dignity of work by providing a livable wage, enforcing strong workforce protections, and investing in health care and economic programs that will support working families, especially those who are sick or disabled. As Republicans continue to prioritize the interests of corporations and their profits over North Carolinians, it is critical that we elect Democrats up and down the ballot who will put working families first.”

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