In honor of International Workers’ Day, Iowa Democratic Party Chair Troy Price released the following statement:
“Today, we say thank you to working men and women across Iowa who continue to be strong advocates for the dignity of working people. The contributions of the Labor movement extend far beyond their workplace and into each and every community in Iowa. It is our workers who are the backbone of our state, working tirelessly to ensure the strength and vitality of our communities and their fellow Iowans.
These working men and women are the first responders in an emergency, keep our roadways safe, our power lines running, teach our students, and run the day to day operations in our county and state governments. They fill the thousands and thousands of jobs that keep our communities vital and strong. They are the heart of every neighborhood and community in Iowa. Without their work, we would not have safe, clean and healthy schools, courthouses and workplaces for all our citizens.
We have seen an unprecedented attack on workers and their rights here in Iowa, but union members have led the charge to fight back against these senseless attacks and help protect all of our voices. On this International Workers Day, the Iowa Democratic Party is proud to stand shoulder to shoulder with our brothers and sisters in the Labor movement and will continue our steadfast defense of working men and women across Iowa.”