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Abortion bans are unpopular everywhere. So why are some U.S. regions imposing them anyway? The answer goes back centuries.
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The union had previously tried and largely failed to organize workers at foreign-owned companies, including Volkswagen and Nissan, in Southern states – where about 30% of all U.S. automotive jobs are located.
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The government agency has protected labor rights since 1935.
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This right persists even if the messaging arguably has political connotations that some workers or customers might disagree with.