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    "The fight is never about grapes or lettuce. It is always about people."
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    :: Tuesday, August 05, 2003 ::

    Unions' numbers shrinking, but political clout grows: Unions' share of the work force has declined every year for the past 20 years, yet the power of organized labor at the polling place continues to grow.

    Mindful of labor's election muscle, the nine Democratic presidential hopefuls are courting union leaders gathered for the AFL-CIO's executive council meeting, and also will participate in a Tuesday night forum.
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