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Mark Pocan: “Most workers really appreciate that. I have had workers say, 'I am happy to have overtime, but I want my colleague to…”

On the recordNovember 19, 2013
Most workers really appreciate that. I have had workers say, 'I am happy to have overtime, but I want my colleague to have a job also, so give them my time so that everybody has 40 hours.'
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Mark Pocan
Democratic · Wisconsin

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Pocan highlights workers' desire for fair hours and job sharing.

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