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70 unionized Red Cross workers went on strike today in parts of West Virginia, Kentucky and Ohio.
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Eric Westervelt, reporter
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About 70 unionized Red Cross workers went on strike today in parts of West Virginia, Kentucky and Ohio, over what they consider inadequate pay hikes and benefits and proposed cuts in allowances for uniforms and continuing education. The walk-out by members of Local 1199 of the Health Care and Social Security Employees Union cancelled blood collections over parts of the three states. Eric Westervelt reports.

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