Mass. public defenders have pushed for a union for years. Question 2 could give them one

Massachusetts public defenders are seeking to form a union, a move that could be impacted by the upcoming Question 2 ballot measure.
Massachusetts’ public defense system is changing quickly. The attorneys working within it say they want more of a voice in what that change looks like.
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