Time: Bernie Sanders Joins Striking Government Workers Ahead of Pope’s Visit

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Bernie Sanders Joins Striking Government Workers Ahead of Pope’s Visit

“Today, as we welcome Pope Francis to the United States and the U.S. Capitol, I hope that every member of Congress and the President will heed his call for social and economic justice,” Sanders said, his voice growing hoarse. “There is no justice in America when the largest low-wage employer is not McDonalds, not Burger King, not Walmart—it is the United States government!”

An on-and-off-again grassroots activist who first worked for a meatpacking union in his early 20s at the University of Chicago, Sanders could hardly miss the chance to strike with low-wage workers steps from his Senate office.

“Brothers and sisters, thank you all for being here,” Sanders continued. “All of you know that throughout the history of this country nothing significant has haver been accomplished without struggle, without people standing up for dignity and saying Enough is Enough. We want justice, we want fair pay and we want a union!”

“He’s an awesome dude,” said Anthony Thomas, a cafeteria worker who recalled chatting with Sanders one-on-one outside during a work break. “This is the third time he’s taken his time out of his busy schedule to come support our strike.”

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1. Think about the TENS OF MILLIONS of GOP and teaparty who HATE unions.

It just boggles the mind that so many of us are that dumb.

This is a no brainer, unions help ALL working people, period.