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Wilson Workers: Willie

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Willie Tomlin

With a union, we can achieve job security for myself, for my family, and for my fellow co-workers. We wanted a voice on the job, but I was harassed, intimidated, and mistreated at work for my union involvement. Then, I was terminated.

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