Union that represents Mayo Clinic workers says Pence's decision to not wear a mask 'insults the hard work and sacrifices of all healthcare workers'

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• The Union that represents Mayo Clinic employees said Vice President Mike Pence's refusal to wear a mask while visiting the facilities was insulting, in a statement. 
• SEIU Healthcare Minnesota also wrote they were disappointed that the facility did not enforce their own policy. 
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The Union that represents Mayo Clinic employees issued a statement after Vice President Mike Pence visited the organization's headquarters in Rochester, Minnesota calling Pence's actions insulting. 

SEIU Healthcare Minnesota wrote: "When Vice President Mike Pence ignores the safety policy and refuses to wear a face mask, he insults the hard work and sacrifice of all healthcare workers. Worse, he puts them, their patients, and their families at risk." 

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