They gathered in late afternoon at the entrance of the Washington Hiltonin the nation s capital--nearly 100 men.

They gathered in late afternoon at the entrance of the Washington Hiltonin the nation s capital--nearly 100 men, women, and children toting hand-lettered picket signs. one wore white lab coats and carried emblems of their professions--canes, crutches, and walkers. Despite their hardy signs--"Inova Cut My Pay 20%"--there was a hint of hesitation as they formed a picket line forward the sidewalk, carefully observing the limits imposed from police. The group--rehabilitation therapists belonging to a fledgling union, their families, and friends--had driven from northern Virginia forward ...

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