Albert Gore Jr. for President : plant closing-Gore, Al (Albert Arnold, Jr.)-[Democratic], 1988

Item — Server 1: Unknown

Identifier: P-124-1194

Watch streaming video

Scope and Contents

In this 1988 political advertisement, Gore, Albert Arnold, Jr. (Al) emphasizes his efforts to protect workers’ rights. He claims responsibility for co-sponsoring legislation that required companies to provide advance notice of plant closures and layoffs. He further states that he supported raising the minimum wage, enacting the Family and Medical Leave Act, improving child care, promoting flexible work schedules, and protecting Social Security and pensions. The advertisement concludes with a call to vote for Gore.

Dates

Broadcast: 1988

Creator

Al (Albert Arnold, Jr.) (Person)
Other (Person)

Access Restrictions

While the University owns the materials in its collection, it does not own copyright to any of the materials. It is the responsibility of the user to acquire any necessary copyright authorizations for use of the materials such as may be required.

Full Extent

1 Items

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Physical Location

Burtonhall cold storage 1

Transcription

Albert Gore Jr. for President : plant closing-Gore, Al (Albert Arnold, Jr.)-[Democratic], 1988

Analog Format

3/4" videotape

Transcription

It's bad enough to have plants closed and jobs lost, but it's criminal to have that happen without giving any prior notice to the workers, workers who have families to feed and payments to make. That's why I was one of the original co-sponsors of legislation that forces companies to give advance notice to their workers of plant closings and layoffs. And that's why I fought to raise the minimum wage and to pass the Family and Medical Leave Act and for better child care and for flexible schedules that recognize the needs of working parents and to protect Social Security and pensions against unfair cuts. You know, when we fight for our workers, we're really fighting to protect our country. All they're really asking for is a fair shake. They're not getting that today. That's why I'm asking for your support. To take this fight all the way to the White House. Vote for Al Gore. He's got a solid record.