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“The vast majority (over 80 percent) of fast-food and similar low wage service jobs (<$9.24/hr) are held by adults. A quarter are adults over 40. Another quarter are moms raising kids.”

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David Rolf is an outstanding labor leader, born in 1969. He is renowned for his leadership in the labor rights movement, particularly in organizing and advancing the rights of service industry workers. Rolf has played a significant role in the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), making substantial contributions to improving wages and working conditions for millions of service industry workers. more

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