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It took four years, but a Capitol Hill office finally has a union contract

Staffers for Rep. Ro Khanna recently ratified a collectively bargained agreement after protracted negotiations.

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POLITICO· Oct 5, 8:45 AMIt took four years, but a Capitol Hill office finally has a union contract

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