Community Quote by Frances O'Grady

“I want a society that provides decent jobs for those who can work and decent security for those can't.” quote by Frances O'Grady — Download Open image

“I want a society that provides decent jobs for those who can work and decent security for those can't.”

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I cherish the creation of public space and services, especially health, housing and the comprehensive education system which dared to give so many of…

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