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The State of Worker Purchasing Power

Burger assembly doesn’t pay like automotive assembly used back in Henry Ford’s day.

By: Khalil Bendib ,; OtherWords

Published: October 31, 2013

Burger assembly doesn’t pay like automotive assembly used back in Henry Ford’s day.

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