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Tom Harkin: The fact is that, for too many employers, the safety of workers is secondary, taking a backseat to production.

On the recordApril 26, 2010
The fact is that, for too many employers, the safety of workers is secondary, taking a backseat to production.
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Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa

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Harkin criticizes employers prioritizing production over worker safety.

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