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Hospital Closings Test Unions’ Ability to Defend Poor Communities

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September 08, 2009 / Mischa Gaus Enlarge or shrink text login or register to comment
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A version of this article appeared in Labor Notes #366, September 2009. Don't miss an issue, subscribe today.
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