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WATCH: Unions to band together for 'Right to Return' rally

Posted at 6:14 AM, Oct 06, 2020
and last updated 2020-10-06 15:32:56-04

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Unions representing nearly 90,000 Nevadans are rallying for the same cause this morning.

The Right to Return rally aims to force employers to rehire anyone they laid off or furloughed as a result of the pandemic before hiring new candidates.

Watch the rally ahead of the Clark County County Commissioner meeting below:

Unions participating include the Bartenders Union Local 165, Culinary Workers Union Local 226, IATSE Local 720, National Nurses United, Operating Engineers Local 501, SEIU 1107, Teamsters Local 986, Teamsters Local 631, and United Auto Workers Local 3555.

13 Action News Reporter Sean DeLancey has more details from the Clark County Government Center. Watch in the player above.