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UFCW says more PPE, testing needed for meat plant workers

04/23/20 4:53 PM By Steve Davies
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Thirteen members of the United Food and Commercial Workers International union who work in meatpacking or food processing have died after contracting COVID-19, UFCW said on a media call today to press for personal protective equipment and testing.
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