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“Unions are at a disadvantage in a company vote because the employees can see that the greatest advocates of unionization are often the malcontents and marginal workers.”

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James Cook
James Cook

James Cook, a renowned British explorer, was born on November 7, 1728, and died on February 14, 1779. He is best known for his three voyages of exploration, which greatly contributed to the knowledge of the Earth's geography, including the discovery of the east coast of Australia and detailed mapping of the Pacific Ocean. more

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