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Disabled Workers Rally for Protection Amid Job Loss

7/1/2025

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In California, 58 disabled workers at a state prison face job loss as a contract with PRIDE Industries ends, igniting a union complaint. Among them are single mother Heather Dunn and veteran Ameer Habeeb, who are rallying for legislative help. Assemblymember Lori Wilson is stepping up, proposing a bill to protect these vulnerable workers.

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Story summary

In California, 58 disabled workers at a state prison face job loss as a contract with PRIDE Industries ends, igniting a union complaint. Among them are single mother Heather Dunn and veteran Ameer Habeeb, who are rallying for legislative help. Assemblymember Lori Wilson is stepping up, proposing a bill to protect these vulnerable workers.