Labor

The Challenge

"While we are all concerned about our national security,

Sen. Murray speaks with workers at the Light Rail construction site in downtown Tacoma. (More Labor Photos)

we must take the necessary steps to protect our economic security as well. Worker safety, unemployment assistance and worker retraining are critical to the continued strength and security of our nation. I look forward to using my new position to continue to advocate for working families on issues of worker safety, job security, equal pay and worker rights."

--Senator Patty Murray after being chosen to serve as the Ranking Democrat on the Employment, Safety and Training Subcommittee of the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee. Murray takes the place of her late friend and colleague, Senator Paul Wellstone.

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