September 7th, 2026Heinrich Statement Honoring Labor Day

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) released the following statement honoring Labor Day. “Today we honor the skilled workers who built our country and keep it running. We recognize all those, past and present, who have fought for labor protections and the right to organize. And we commit to creating an economy where hard work pays off. “As the son of an IBEW lineman and a wheel factory worker, I know how hard my parents worked to provide for our family. And I know that it was my dad’s union job that gave us a ticket to the middle class. “But even as union workers across New Mexico are building a future for their families and supporting our communities — lighting our homes, schools, and offices, and building the clean energy infrastructure that will power our economy for generations — too many others are working harder and falling further behind — asked to do more with far less. “I am committed to delivering policies that bring costs down and support the folks working hard for our communities. And I will continue holding President Trump accountable for the rising prices caused by his tariffs, war with Iran, and other reckless economic policies.” ###