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Repression of Atlanta Protesters a Threat to Workers

Carl Rosen, Andrew Dinkelaker, Mark Meinster United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of Americam(UE)
In a democracy, decisions about the use of publicly-owned land and public funds should be driven by robust public debate, including the right of members of the public to peacefully protest.

Labor Must Reject Pat Lynch’s Bitter Bile

Jonathan Tasini New York Daily News
Unions have a special duty to help the city heal. We confront a communitywide moral crisis. A simple, broad labor statement of unity — supporting the mayor’s efforts, protesters’ rights in a democracy and the good work of the overwhelming majority of decent police officers, and calling for a new campaign to regulate handguns like the one used to murder two policemen and a citywide dialogue on racism and policing — is in order.
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