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October 28, 2021

El Milagro Tortilla Plants Ending 7-Day Workweek After Employees Organize Against Labor Abuses
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In Chicago, tortilla manufacturer El Milagro said Wednesday it is ending
its seven-day workweek and will begin giving employees Sundays off
starting next month. The announcement came amid worker walkouts and
protests denouncing low pay, staff shortages and workplace abuse. Click
here to see our coverage of the El Milagro workers' fight.


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