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Connecticut Passes Teamsters-Backed Warehouse Worker Protection Law

Connecticut passes a Teamsters-backed Warehouse Worker Protection Law expanding rights and enforcement.
Workers gain the right to sue employers and the attorney general can pursue civil action for violations.
Governor Lamont signed the bill after a multi-year effort by Connecticut Teamsters.
Connecticut is the first New England state to pass warehouse worker protection legislation.
The law aligns with similar protections already enacted in several other states.
Teamsters officials praised lawmakers for their support of workers' safety.
The law targets quotas and supervisory practices that can raise injury risk.
The article notes the law provides enforcement mechanisms and civil action options.
Teamsters International VP Rocco Calo commented on the victory.
The bill passage is framed as a response to 'race to the bottom' practices cited by supporters.

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