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December 17, 2019

Democratic Candidates to Boycott Debate If Labor Dispute Not Resolved
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Democratic presidential candidates are vowing to boycott Thursday's
primary debate if a labor dispute between a food workers' union and the
company Sodexo is not resolved. The union, UNITE HERE Local 11, says
Sodexo does not provide decent yearly wage increases, affordable
healthcare or year-round work, and has vowed to stage a picket line
during Thursday's televised debate if an agreement is not reached. The
union has been in negotiations with the food service company since
March. All seven candidates slated to take the stage during Thursday's
debate have vowed not to cross the picket line.


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