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Newsmakers 9/18: Labor Union Dispute

Updated: Sunday, 20 Sep 2009, 1:36 AM EDT
Published : Sunday, 20 Sep 2009, 1:36 AM EDT

  • Host: Tim White

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - This week on Newsmakers: The relationship between organized labor and Governor Don Carcieri has never been more contentious.

Now, the state’s largest labor organization, The Rhode Island AFL-CIO has a new leader -- George Nee was just elected president of the umbrella organization that represents 250 unions and some 80,000 employees.

 

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