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Bernie Sanders: “We got to pass what's called the pro act to protect workers…”

Featuring: Bernie Sanders, Independent | U.S. Senate, Vermont

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Bernie Sanders campaigning for Kamala Harris, Baraboo, Wisconsin

Published | Video Starts at 50:27

All of that stuff is illegal. But they're getting away with it now because we don't have laws on the book to punish companies that violate the law. That's why We got to pass what's called the pro act to protect workers rights to form a union. Now, let me tell you something that is actually a little bit radical. During the UAW negotiations with the big three, they really were quite successful in raising wages and benefits and stuff. (50:27–50:33)

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Asserts the necessity of passing the PRO Act for union rights.

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