We did this. Workers did this. Today's first major victory for 15 will inspire people all over the nation. We need to recognize what happened here in Seattle that led us to this point. 15 was not won at the bargaining table as the so-called "sensible compromise" between workers and business. It was not the result of the generosity of corporations or their Democratic Party representatives in government.


Kshama Sawant, "Kshama Sawant's Speech at $15 Minimum Wage Vote," YouTube video, 5:28, posted by "Calvin Priest," June 3, 2014.

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We did this. Workers did this. Today's first major victory for 15 will inspire people all over the nation. We need to recognize what happened here in ...

We did this. Workers did this. Today's first major victory for 15 will inspire people all over the nation. We need to recognize what happened here in ...

We did this. Workers did this. Today's first major victory for 15 will inspire people all over the nation. We need to recognize what happened here in ...

We did this. Workers did this. Today's first major victory for 15 will inspire people all over the nation. We need to recognize what happened here in ...