That's why the current Republican assault on workers -- on their right to form unions, on unemployment insurance and Social Security, on public employees, and even (courtesy of Governor LePage) on our common memory -- is so despicable.
And it's why we need a President who will fight for workers and fight against this assault -- just as Perkins and FDR did.
By the way, Maine's Governor LePage may be curious to know that the building housing the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington is named the "Frances Perkins Building." He can find her portrait hanging prominently inside. Also portraits and murals of great leaders of American labor.
A short walk across the mall will bring Governor LePage to an imposing memorial to Franklin D. Roosevelt, should the Governor wish to visit.
Governor, you might be able to erase some of Maine's memory, but you'll have a hard time erasing the nation's memory -- even if it's not in keeping with your pro-business goals.
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