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Foster Parents In Massachusetts Want To Unionize

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Even without a global pandemic, foster parents have a difficult job.

Now, the added work of home schooling, visitations and PPE has propelled an effort among some Massachusetts foster parents to try to form a union.

But others question whether it is possible to formally organize the work of families.

WBUR's Deb Becker joined Morning Edition host Bob Oakes to report.

This segment aired on November 13, 2020.

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Deborah Becker Host/Reporter
Deborah Becker is a senior correspondent and host at WBUR. Her reporting focuses on mental health, criminal justice and education.

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