Years ago, I attended a Worker's Memorial Day event in Lorain, Ohio. A steelworker from Local 1104 gave me a gift -- a small, yellow pin depicting a canary. Coal miners used to bring canaries into the mines with them to detect poisonous gas. If the bird died, they knew to clear out.

I've worn that pin on my jacket ever since.

To me, the pin isn't just an accessory. It's a reminder of the steelworkers, miners, factory workers, and every person who puts in a hard day's labor to make this country work. No matter your background or what work you do -- all work has dignity and should be respected and valued.

We have a lot of work to do in 2019 to make sure our policies reflect those principles. Economic policies should reward work, not wealth. Someone who puts in 40 hours a week should not be living paycheck to paycheck. One job should be enough.

This is a team effort. I count on this movement to spread the message that all work has dignity. And to do that, we need a strong base of support that can only come from one place: you.

So today, I'm asking you to become a part of the Canary Club 2019 -- a group of dedicated supporters who give a set amount, every month, to keep our operations going strong.

If you can, start your monthly contribution today. Committing to a gift of even $5 a month will help us plan and execute our efforts.

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With gratitude,

Sherrod

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