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Jimmy Panetta: we are turning to mechanization, not to replace labor, but to replace the lack of labor.

On the recordOctober 16, 2019
we are turning to mechanization, not to replace labor, but to replace the lack of labor.
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Jimmy Panetta
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Panetta clarifies that mechanization is a response to labor shortages, not a replacement for workers.

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