Independence Day: A Time of Celebration and Commitment

by   |  July 04, 2007

The 4th of July is a time of gathering with the family and friends but it is also an opportunity to celebrate what makes America great. The commitment of public service workers like us is one of those distinct things that make our country unique. We drive the buses that get the children to school safely. We staff the public hospitals that provide vital health care. We drive the snow plows in the dead of winter. We are the men and women that put their life on the line in state prisons and county jails. We are AFSCME and, as you can see in this video, we make America happen. And yet this commitment to America should also entail the desire of making it a better place to live in, a society where everyone has access to health care, enjoys retirement security and workers are free to join a union and bargain for a better future for their families. As the political landscape shifts and the goal of taking back the White House for working families comes within reach, think about how you can help make this dream reality. Your commitment is the first step so that we can celebrate many more independence days in a country that is more fair and just… for everyone.