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I cherish the creation of public space and services, especially he

I cherish the creation of public space and services, especially health, housing and the comprehensive education system which dared to give so many of us ideas above our station. – Frances OGrady

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All the evidence shows very clearly that if you are a member of a trade union you are likely to get better pay, more equal pay, better health and safety, more chance to get training, more chance to have conditions of work that help if you have caring responsibilities… the list goes on! – Frances OGrady

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Health
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When I look at my daughter, whos 24, she is much more confident than I ever was and her expectations are higher. But I worry that there is a backlash brewing against progress on equality. – Frances OGrady

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Equality
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My impression is that most women public service workers have a long fuse. Precisely because they care so deeply about services, more than anyone, they still want to find a sensible and fair negotiated agreement. But their patience has run out. – Frances OGrady

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Patience
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I believed in studying just because I knew education was a privilege. It was the discipline of study, to get into the habit of doing something that you dont want to do. – Wynton Marsalis

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Education is the best economic policy there is. – Tony Blair

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Education is hanging around until youve caught on. – Robert Frost

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As skills and energy became more of a demand, people who didnt have skills just got left behind, got shuttled to the side. Education didnt keep up with their promise. Education didnt prepare them for this new world. Jobs went overseas. – Julian Bond

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