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The Fight for Workers Rights in the Union Stockyards

Union Stockyards workers fight for unionization and workers rights.

04/22/2022 | Rating NR

Chicago Stories

The Fight for Workers Rights in the Union Stockyards

Clip: 4/22/2022 | 5m 47sVideo has Closed Captions

Union Stockyards workers fight for unionization and workers rights.

Union Stockyards workers fight for unionization and workers rights.

04/22/2022 | Rating NR

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Clip: 4/22/2022 | 2m 46s | The workers at the Union Stockyards often worked in dangerous and unsanitary conditions. (2m 46s)

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Leadership support for CHICAGO STORIES is provided by The Negaunee Foundation. Major support for CHICAGO STORIES is provided by the Elizabeth Morse Genius Charitable Trust, TAWANI Foundation on behalf of...

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