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“The American Labor Movement has
consistently demonstrated its
devotion to the public interest.
It is, and has been, good for all America.”
“The right to join a union
of one’s choice is
unquestioned today,
and is sanctioned and
protected by law.”
...Social Security turns 81
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took time out of the workforce
to care for their children, aging
parents, or ailing family mem-
bers.” This followed President
Barack Obama in June calling
for it to be expanded, saying
“It’s time we finally made So-
cial Security more generous and
increased its benefits so that to-
day’s retirees and future gener-
ations get the dignified retire-
ment that they’ve earned.”
So, as it turns 81, Social Se-
curity’s star is burning brighter
than ever. And in the words of a
song Tony Bennett, Ella Fitzger-
ald, Frank Sinatra and many
others have covered, the best is
yet to come.