Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, the Democratic vice presidential candidate, addressed union firefighters and emergency medical personnel at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center on Wednesday, emphasizing his and Vice President Kamala Harris\u2019s commitment to labor rights and firefighters\u2019 benefits. The event was hosted by the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), a major labor union representing about 350,000 members.<\/p>\n
Walz assured attendees, \u201cWhen Vice President Harris and I win this election, we\u2019ll have your back just like you\u2019ve had ours this entire time.\u201d He characterized the current Harris-Biden administration as \u201cthe most pro-labor administration in history\u201d and pledged support for the Protecting the Right to Organize Act. This proposed legislation aims to facilitate collective bargaining, uphold funding for fire service programs, and protect pension plans.<\/p>\n
In his speech, Walz sharply criticized former President Donald Trump\u2019s stance on labor issues. He accused Trump of undermining workers\u2019 rights through his support for \u201cright to work\u201d policies, which Walz argued lead to lower wages and reduced job safety. \u201cThe only thing [Trump and Vance] know about working people is how to take advantage of them,\u201d Walz said.<\/p>\n
He also condemned Trump for opposing overtime benefits, minimum wage increases, and federal fire service funding. Walz linked Trump to the conservative Heritage Foundation\u2019s Project 2025, alleging it aims to harm the middle class. He urged attendees to pay close attention to the upcoming debate between Harris and Trump, framing it as crucial to issues impacting workers\u2019 futures and public infrastructure.<\/p>\n
Walz\u2019s visit to the IAFF\u2019s 57th annual convention was his second in recent weeks, reflecting his ongoing engagement with labor groups.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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