Union Pushing Keystone XL Faces Racial Discrimination Suit

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Union Pushing Keystone XL Faces Racial Discrimination Suit

Pipeliners Local 798, which represents thousands of workers on projects across the country, has a history of racism and faces new allegations it discriminated against Black members.

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