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AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler put out a statement Friday describing the decision as “a devastating blow to working women and families across this country.”
The industry-backed initiative, which parallels employers’ efforts in other states like California, had divided drivers and sparked fierce debate among Massachusetts politicians and union allies.