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Video: Kansas City heads to court over World Cup worker dispute | Opinion

Kansas City is facing a lawsuit from AFSCME Local 500, the union representing thousands of city workers, over World Cup-related schedule changes and mandatory overtime requirements. The union argues the city imposed the new work rules without the negotiation required under its collective bargaining agreement. David Hudnall explains what happened in court and what it means for the city.

David Hudnall
Opinion Contributor,
The Kansas City Star
David Hudnall is a columnist for The Star’s Opinion section. He is a Kansas City native and a graduate of the University of Missouri. He was previously the editor of The Pitch and Phoenix New Times.
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