BRAINTREE, Mass. (AP) — Four Roman Catholic bishops in Massachusetts said Thursday that their support of a ballot question that, if approved, would require companies to provide paid sick time for employees was driven by a desire to maintain the “dignity” of every worker.

The bishops, in an open letter, urged Massachusetts citizens to vote “yes” on Ballot Question 4 on Nov. 4.

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