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May 12, 2022

The unionization bug bites Congress

Staffers in the House of Representatives are going be allowed to unionize for the first time, following a vote narrowly passed by Democrats. Long hours and low pay are at the crux of the unionization efforts, and there are hopes that unionization could slow down constant turnover. The House has also passed a bill that sets up new benefits for federal firefighters. We look into how the closing of a Piggly Wiggly store in Nashville illustrates the impact of local store closures in a community.

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Storm clouds gather near the U.S. Capitol on Sep. 22, in Washington, D.C.
Storm clouds gather near the U.S. Capitol on Sep. 22, in Washington, D.C.
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The unionization bug bites Congress