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On the recordOctober 19, 2008
Collective bargaining agreements also provide an excellent structure to address issues such as a fair promotion system, the scheduling of overtime, shift rotation, health and safety improvements, parking, child care and public transportation subsidies.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Obama emphasized the importance of collective bargaining for addressing workplace issues.

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