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On the recordFebruary 24, 2021
We need to strengthen and expand these programs, but we also need to ensure that our labor market and broader economic policies rebalance bargaining power between workers and employers.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont

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Sanders emphasizes the need for stronger labor market policies to protect workers.

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