‘Ghost offices’ and long wait times: Social Security workers demand $3 billion and 20,000 hires
MarketWatch· Jessica Hall· Aug 20, 2026 · 4:35 PM
“The public is going to have a harder and harder time accessing these benefits,” union official said.
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