Harris drops by 'the house of labor'; Michigan State Fair shooting victim; and more

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Kamala Harris drops by 'the house of labor'

Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris visited Detroit on Labor Day and promised to protect workers' rights if elected.

"Always good to be in the house of labor," Harris said at the beginning of her brief speech inside Detroit Northwestern high school's gymnasium.

Harris said all workers — even those who do not belong to a union — have benefited from strong unionized workplaces. She mentioned former President Donald Trump, criticizing him as a fierce opponent of workers' rights.

Here’s more from her visit .

➡️ Related: 3 reasons Kamala Harris came to Detroit for Labor Day campaign stop

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📰 News: The annual Labor Day parade marched through Corktown in Detroit as much a show of solidarity for unions as a rallying call for Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris.

📰 Local news: Ferndale schools are increasing security after a district student was killed outside the Michigan State Fair in Novi late Saturday night in what police described as a shooting stemming from an argument. Here's more .

🏈 Sports: Ifeatu Melifonwu is the Detroit Lions' only real injury concern entering Sunday's season opener, coach Dan Campbell said Monday. … Also, Michigan State is already hit with three long-term injuries, including two in the secondary .

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This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Harris drops by 'the house of labor'; Michigan State Fair shooting victim; and more