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Vets Weigh In on Economic Inequality in U.S.The jobs that sustained and built the American middle class after World War II are disappearing along with educational opportunities afforded to U.S. citizens through mechanisms such as the GI bill. Military veterans who have pledged their lives to protect many of the freedoms that the U.S. is known for around the world have a unique take on these developments.
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Stephen Murray: "We need to educate people and let them know they have a voice."
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Joshua Rojas: "It's a day-by-day existence and forming a union can change that."
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Sharon Robertson: "We need to care for one another."
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Janet Brown: "I'm organizing with my co-workers to bring respect and accountability to my job."
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Mike Delgado: "They need to respect us, and they won't unless we stand together."
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Kobra Oden: "We work hard keeping Philadelphia safe..."
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Harrison Bullard: "We won job protection, even when security companies change."
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Donna Alexander: "Belonging to a union will benefit you immensely."
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Roger Schutt: "We can organize for a better life."
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Renita Whicker: "2000 officers will have a great impact."
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Eric Meade: "I want security to be a proud and honored profession."
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Kevin Chavis: "Workers have a lot more rights than they realize."
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Hugh Abel: "Whether it's low wages or the big corporate bailouts, workers these days are getting shafted."
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Torrey Nelson: "I wish I could do more. I need a second job so I can keep up and save for our future."
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Francine Beal: "If we all come together, they'll have to listen. And then we can make this profession into a career."
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Sabra Mahrling: "I work hard and I'm always early. What I'd like to see is decent insurance."
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Luckendy Benjamin: "Our community needs better jobs."
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Gerard Gurrier: "This is our moment. Let's make the best of it."
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Betty McGuire, Massachusetts Security Officer
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Naomie Remy Dieudonne: "We deserve it, we need it, and together we will make it."
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