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Temp worker bill pulled, angering sponsors and advocates
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The measure would ensure basic protections for temporary workers
For almost two years, lawmakers, labor and immigrants advocates, business and industry have haggled over a measure for a so-called temp workers bill of rights. In an abrupt move on Monday, lawmakers canceled a planned Senate vote on the legislation after Democratic leaders said they didn’t have enough votes for it to pass.
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Temp worker bill pulled, angering sponsors and advocates
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For almost two years, lawmakers, labor and immigrants advocates, business and industry have haggled over a measure for a so-called temp workers bill of rights. In an abrupt move on Monday, lawmakers canceled a planned Senate vote on the legislation after Democratic leaders said they didn’t have enough votes for it to pass.
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