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Unions: The $900 Billion Stimulus Only A Step To Rescue Workers
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 Jan. 4, 2021 | ECONOMY | The $900 billion stimulus law Congress passed and [President] Donald Trump reluctantly signed has both good news and bad news for workers. “[Senate Majority Leader Mitch] McConnell’s delay tactics meant to protect corporations whose negligence led to thousands of deaths is despicable. His decision to block state and local aid is an insult to the public service workers who make America go. It will only lead to more layoffs as well as slower emergency response times, higher patient ratios, dirtier streets, and overcrowded prisons,” said AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka. “We have seen many employers put profits over people until compelled in court to do the right thing. That said, the Teamsters continue to be disappointed lawmakers could not approve a broader package that would address additional needs of workers and state and local governments,” said Teamsters President Jim Hoffa… Here’s what is in, out—or in at least one case, both—and reactions to the bill… Peoples World
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