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    "The fight is never about grapes or lettuce. It is always about people."
    Cesar Chavez

    :: Saturday, December 13, 2003 ::

    AFL-CIO pushes for new law By LEIGH STROPE, AP
    The AFL-CIO is pushing for legislation to eliminate elections and certify a union after a majority signs authorization cards. It also would increase penalties for employers that intimidate or fire workers for union activity.
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