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Trump, Musk, And Unions Go To War Over New Federal Worker Accountability Requirements

It’s been quite a month for unions — they’ve been rallying existing members and signing up new ones. They’ve been in the courts, refusing to accept the Trump administration’s attempts to decimate contractually-guaranteed protections. Labor unions have sued to try to stop the mass firings, under which tens of thousands … [continued]

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Unions Warn Members Not To Trust Musk’s Masked Severance Promises

The Trump administration has let go hundreds of federal employees, including the removal of as many as 17 inspectors general, whose job is to conduct objective audits of federal agencies and promote efficiency. Emily Davies, Jeff Stein, and Faiz Siddiqui of the Washington Post reported this week that a proposal … [continued]

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The NLRB Is Now Aligned With Trumpsters — How Can The UAW Stand Strong For…

Earlier this week, two US Senators blocked a Democrat’s attempt to hold a second term on the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). In past years, that might not have seemed so serious. However, with once-and-future President Donald J. Trump already holding court from Mar-a-Lago, the Trumpsters’ effect on worker rights … [continued]

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Trump’s Tirades To Michigan: Tariffs, Tragedy, And Teamsters

When former President Donald J. Trump appeared before Michigan workers earlier this week for a campaign town hall, he responded in typical meandering fashion to questions about the future of the US auto industry. He offered tangential thoughts about tariffs boosting the labor force. “We’re going to charge them – … [continued]

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Trump & Musk Pal Around While UAW Files Federal Labor Charges Against Them Both

The UAW has filed federal labor charges against what it calls “disgraced billionaires Donald Trump and Elon Musk” due to their illegal attempts to threaten and intimidate workers, whether explicitly or implicitly. Workers who self-advocate for better working conditions by engaging in protected concerted activity, such as strikes, cannot be … [continued]