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Sixty attorneys and staff at Neighborhood Defender Service walked off the job in a bold stand for fair wages and free health care, risking their own livelihoods to ensure they can continue defending the most vulnerable in Wayne County. Facing a one percent raise offer instead of their demanded three percent, the union — made up of lawyers, investigators, social workers, and paralegals — says they must fight to keep their mission alive. Their clients, including those facing eviction or serious criminal charges, have shown solidarity. With supervisors now stepping in to handle overflow cases, the strike underscores their unwavering commitment — and has drawn national attention, including support from a U.S. Senate candidate and State Representative.

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