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May 1982

Death of a 'Wino'

A "WINO" DIED at work today. The permanent personnel at the plant where I work label all temporary workers from the labor pool "winos," even though are not. Most come to work with hangovers, or still in their cups. Some are recruited right out of the downtown skid-row bars. None are very hygienic, and most bathe infrequently. The majority of the regular employees view them with disgust and disdain.

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