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