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Greg Casar: “We support a full Department of Labor investigation to make…”

Featuring: Greg Casar, Democratic | U.S. House, Texas, District 35

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That there were unsafe working conditions and their claims that they weren't paid what they were owed while constructing the Tesla Gigafactory. And so we stood with them saying, We support a full Department of Labor investigation to make sure that if you weren't paid what you were paid or if there were dangerous conditions, there should be accountability for that. When I was there at Freshwood orientation, it doesn't matter if you were a more centrist member or more progressive member. People said they were excited about things like that because they all want to be fearless. (30:25–30:35)

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Asserts support for a Department of Labor investigation into unsafe working conditions and unpaid wages at the Tesla Gigafactory.

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