“Solidarity is the foundation of a just society”

Tucson, Ariz. – Adelita Grijalva, candidate in the Special Election for Arizona’s 7th Congressional District, issued the following statement on International Workers’ Day:

“Today, on International Workers’ Day, we honor the dignity of labor and the power of solidarity. From fields and factories to classrooms and hospitals, working people are the ones who build our communities, fuel our economy, and lift up the promise of a better future.

“Yet too often, labor is silenced, exploited, and discarded, while billionaires hoard wealth built off the backs of working people. Too many workers are forced to choose between paying landlords or feeding their own families. That’s unfair and unsustainable. It’s a rigged system that’s working exactly as the wealthy designed it, and it’s time that we take the power back.

“May Day is a reminder to all of us to commit to building a future where every worker is respected, protected, and empowered. I am proud to stand with unions, organizers, and every worker fighting for fair wages, safe working conditions, and a seat at the table. Solidarity is more than just a slogan. It’s the foundation of a just society.”

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