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Gary Peters: “In Michigan, we believe we have to build an economy that grows the middle class and we know that when unions succeed…”

On the recordAugust 19, 2024
In Michigan, we believe we have to build an economy that grows the middle class and we know that when unions succeed, all workers win.
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Gary Peters
Democratic · Michigan

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Gary Peters discusses the importance of building a middle-class economy and the role of unions.

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