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Chattanooga Area Labor Council to discuss insurance today

A panel consisting of Michael Gilliland, writer Mike Elk, Volkswagen employee Byron Spencer, and Chattanooga Area Labor Council president Gary Watkins speak Thursday, Dec. 12, 2013, at a community event on the campus of UTC to discuss the issue of Volkswagen and the UAW which was held by the organization Chattanooga for Workers.
A panel consisting of Michael Gilliland, writer Mike Elk, Volkswagen employee Byron Spencer, and Chattanooga Area Labor Council president Gary Watkins speak Thursday, Dec. 12, 2013, at a community event on the campus of UTC to discuss the issue of Volkswagen and the UAW which was held by the organization Chattanooga for Workers.

By Staff Report 1 min read

On Monday, the Chattanooga Area Labor Council, AFL-CIO, is holding a special meeting to inform its members and the general public about single-payer insurance.

The public is invited to hear Dr. Laura Helfman, member of Physicians for a National Health Program, speak and answer questions.

The meeting is at 5:30 p.m. at the IBEW Local 175, 3922 Volunteer Drive. For more information, contact Labor Council President Gary Watkins at geewatkins@gmail.com.

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