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Good afternoon {{ FirstName | default: 'Friend' }}, The Western MA Area Labor Federation, an alliance of over 60 unions in the area, is happy to announce its endorsements for the 2025 Municipal Elections. Vote for Pro-Labor, Pro-Worker candidates on Tuesday, November 4th! Each candidate filled out a

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A New Labor Department Rule Would Classify Gig Workers as Contractors

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