Edwards: Time to boost labor

[Omaha Steve]

Source: Des Moines Register

The Democrat calls it the 'single best anti-poverty movement in history.'

By JOLENE STEVENS
REGISTER CORRESPONDENT

Sioux City, Ia. - John Edwards, citing the organized labor movement as "the single best anti-poverty movement in history," said Sunday that the nation needs "a president who will stand up for the rights of workers, not just the big multinational companies."

Speaking in Sioux City, the former senator from North Carolina said: "My belief is that if we really want to strengthen the growth of the middle class in this country, a critical part of that is strengthening the organized labor movement. It's important for the economic security of America."

Edwards appeared before about 200 people at an International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 554 rally for union members and supporters. The Sioux City local has been on strike since Oct. 16, and health care is a key issue in negotiations.

Edwards commended union members for "showing strength and courage in standing up for what's right."


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[itsrobert]

1. As a former Hillary and Obama backer

Edwards is looking better and better everyday. I'm glad at least one candidate is not selling out to the likes of Rupert Murdoch.

[Acadia Blue]

2. HIllary is a NAFTA OUTSOURCED AM., JObs lady. F her. I am for

Edwards and Obama

[IndyOp]

3. Go John! (n/t)