249 years ago, our Founding Fathers declared that they could not tolerate tyranny. They would fight for freedom. 

That idea, freedom, defined the country that they built. That idea has inspired generation after generation. Freedom of speech and freedom from tyranny. Freedom from want and freedom from fear.

The promise of freedom has inspired workers to organize for dignity and fair pay from greedy bosses and corporations.

The promise of freedom has inspired immigrants from around the world to put their roots down here and grow.

The promise of freedom inspires us to keep fighting for a better future for every worker.

You deserve that freedom. We all do. Today we celebrate the freedoms we have and the freedoms we are still fighting for.

-Teamsters Local 572