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On the recordJune 25, 2019
I was a teacher before the United Teachers of Dade was organized in Miami, and when it was organized, oh, boy, what a difference did it make in my life and the life of my family.
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Frederica Wilson
Democratic · Florida

Editor's note · Context

Wilson reflects on the positive impact of union organization on her life.

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