After the first strike in 35 years...

Submitted by Elsewhere on 2021-Jan-25 Mon 14:45

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2021-Jan-25 Mon 14:45

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After the first strike in 35 years, workers at the largest produce company in the world are declaring victory in their battle for higher wages. bit.ly/3t3Q2AD

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The Counter (TheCounter) on Monday, January 25th, 2021 9:20pm

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