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Forty Years In the Fight

John Dodds played a role in these efforts: Unemployment benefit extensions during recessions in 1977, 1982, 1985, 1992, 2002, and 2010.

John Dodds played a role in these efforts:

Unemployment benefit extensions during recessions in 1977, 1982, 1985, 1992, 2002, and 2010.

Minimum-wage increases in 1989 and 2006.

A yearlong halt to sheriff's sales during the tough recession of the early 1980s and another

at Christmas 2010.

A national model program in 2008 that required mortgage companies to negotiate with homeowners before foreclosing on homes.

Enforcing a law requiring hospitals to provide free care through the Adult Basic Care program and via the federal Affordable Care Act.

A reverse commuting program transporting low-wage city workers to higher-paid jobs in the suburbs. EndText