Workers were left behind
Does left behind here has another meaning then just left behind?
The wealthy and big corporations continued to take home a larger share of the nation’s wealth, while workers were left behind. Unions balance the power of workers with corporations, by allowing workers to join forces to get a fair share.
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Think of it like a race. The corporations are getting what they want, so they are advancing well in the race. The unions can't achieve what they want, so they are being passed by the corporations.
- Think of it like a race.
- The corporations are getting what they want, so they are advancing well in the race.
- The unions can't achieve what they want, so they are being passed by the corporations.
- They are left behind.
- If everyone goes to a party and forgets to get you in the car with them, they will go to the party, leaving you behind.
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Think of it like a race. The corporations are getting what they want, so they are advancing well in the race. The unions can't achieve what they want, so they are being passed by the corporations. They are left behind.
If everyone goes to a party and forgets to get you in the car with them, they will go to the party, leaving you behind.
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