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Marc Dann, a founding partner of Advocate Attorneys and a contributing writer for Working Class Perspectives, joined the America’s Work Force Union Podcast and discussed why Democrats need to improve consumer protection laws and end binding arbitration to help working class families. He also talked about the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act that protects unfair debt collection practices.
United Steelworkers (USW) District 9 Staff Representative Alex Perkins appeared on the AWF Union Podcast and talked about the fight to unionize Kumho Tire and how workers are still negotiating their first contract two years later. He also spoke about Kumho Tire workers’ struggle to get Personal Protection Equipment during Covid.
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