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Organizing around a common interest is a fundamental part of democracy. We should no more try to take away the right of individuals to collectively bargain than we should try to take away the right to a secret ballot.

Michael Bloomberg

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Michael Bloomberg
Age: 82
Born: 1942
Born: February 14
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