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On the recordJune 9, 2020
While the term 'essential worker' is a new term for some, it is important to remember that the workers we are talking about today have always been essential, although we have usually treated them as if they are disposable.
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Ayanna Pressley
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Pressley emphasizes the longstanding importance of essential workers and their treatment.

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