instead of relying on the factory「s official union, each department elected two workers」 representatives who negotiated on their behalf the wage hike that they wished.
作为工厂官方组织的替代,每个部门选举两名工人作为代表,在增加工资的议题上与工厂谈判。
mr. berg is calling for an $8 million increase in state funding, a minimum wage hike in new york and the expansion of federal food programs.