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   Vol.64/No.19            May 15, 2000


Mushroom workers defend union

Militant/Nancy Cole
April 24 protest outside Vlasic Foods International mushroom farm in Blandon, Pennsylvania. Protesters supported workers inside who marched on management offices during their lunch hour, calling on the company to recognize United Mushroom and Agricultural Workers Union, formed this year. The workers, mostly Mexican immigrants, demand action on questions from wages to safety.

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