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    News Article ● Labor Unionization Unions

    US senators demand Wells Fargo welcome employee unions

    September 18, 2025 // A group of Democratic senators called on Wells Fargo (WFC.N), opens new tab to end its alleged campaign against employee unions, saying a more constructive approach could address a toxic workplace culture and help the bank recover from scandals that prevented it from growing.

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    News Article ● Labor Strike Unions

    Fighting Hunger on the Picket Line: Bold New Bill Stands with Striking Workers and Their Families

    April 2, 2025 // Under current rules, households with striking members are excluded from SNAP eligibility unless already qualified before the strike. The proposed legislation would eliminate this restriction, allowing striking workers to access critical nutrition assistance. Additionally, the bill would affirm eligibility protections for public sector workers fired for striking and ensure income-eligible households with striking members can still receive SNAP benefits.

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