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“America's workers deserve a clean vote on a $7.25 increase, with no strings attached. Such an increase helps everyone and hurts no one.” quote by John Sweeney
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“America's workers deserve a clean vote on a $7.25 increase, with no strings attached. Such an increase helps everyone and hurts no one.”

John Sweeney

About This Quote

Source Speech: AFL‑CIO Rally, 2015

He argues that a $7.25 minimum wage increase benefits all workers without harming anyone.

In simple terms: A $7.25 raise helps everyone and harms no one.

Key Takeaway

Support fair wage legislation.

Themes

labor economics fairness

Mood

determined hopeful

Type

political economic

When to use this quote

  • political campaigns
  • union meetings

Key Concepts

minimum wage policy workers' rights

Questions to Reflect On

  • What are the long‑term economic impacts?
  • How to address potential job losses?
A Different Perspective

Inflation may offset benefits.

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