Luján Statement on Celebration of Labor Day

Santa Fe, N.M. - U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) issued the following statement recognizing New Mexico workers in honor of Labor Day:

"This Labor Day, we recognize the hardworking New Mexicans who keep our communities strong. We celebrate the generations of New Mexican workers who have fought for fair pay, safer workplaces, and better opportunity for working families.

"As the son of a union ironworker and a public school administrator, I understand the dignity of hard work, the importance of a good-paying job, and the necessity for a safe workplace. I remain committed to standing up to protect workers' rights, expand opportunity, and ensure every New Mexican can build a better future for themselves."

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