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Mpls City Council passes Labor Standards Board [RAW]
Minneapolis City Council passed the Labor Standards Board during a vote on Thursday. Council members Katie Cashman, Aisha Chughtai and Aurin Chowdhury join community members in a press conference after the vote.
Minneapolis City Council votes to pass Labor Standards Board
The Minneapolis City Council voted in favor of creating a Labor Standards Board on Thursday, which has drawn ire from the business community.
Minneapolis City Council to vote on establishing Labor Standards Board
The Minneapolis City Council will vote on a controversial measure on Thursday that has drawn ire from the business community.
Minneapolis council to vote on Labor Standards Board
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