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Behind the Bastards

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Transgender Economic Challenges and Advocacy

This chapter explores the socioeconomic hardships faced by the transgender community, including high poverty and unemployment rates compared to cisgender peers. It highlights personal experiences seeking employment at companies like Starbucks, which provide crucial support but often fall short in delivering adequate benefits. The discussion emphasizes the importance of union organizing to combat inadequate wages and secure better healthcare access for marginalized workers.

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