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Eleanor Holmes Norton: “Supporting our workers through family-wage jobs, better working conditions, predictable and safe parking places, and…”

On the recordMay 9, 2023
Supporting our workers through family-wage jobs, better working conditions, predictable and safe parking places, and lifesaving safety equipment ensures how freight moves.
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Eleanor Holmes Norton
Democratic · District of Columbia

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizes the importance of worker support in the trucking industry.

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