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Labor lobbyist lauds legislature despite stalled priorities
DES MOINES Iowa lawmakers protected jobless benefits and ensured workers disclose hazardous materials on sites. A prevailing wage bill and expanded public employee bargaining fell short amid intense lobbying from unions and business groups. Local labor leader Donald Rowan praised progress while noting lingering battles with Democrats and funding pressures.
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Senate Labor and Industrial Relations Committee
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Donald Rowan
Iowa Federation of Labor
General Assembly
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al Sturgeon
Sioux City
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