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‘State of the Unions’ Podcast: Coronavirus and the Labor Movement’s Response


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‘State of the Unions’ Podcast: Coronavirus and the Labor Movement’s Response

On the latest episode of "State of the Unions," podcast co-hosts Julie and Tim talk with M.K. Fletcher, AFL-CIO Safety & Health Specialist, about all things Coronavirus (COVID-19), what the labor movement is doing and how we are responding to ensure that frontline workers' needs are taken care of. read more...


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