Union rights

US Election 2024

GOP Senators Murkowski and Collins Back Effort to Overturn Trump Executive Order

The Protect America’s Workforce Act, aimed at repealing former President Trump’s Executive Order 14251 restricting union rights in federal agencies, gained momentum with the backing of Republican Senators Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins. The House of Representatives previously passed the bill with support from a bipartisan group, including 22 Republicans, with the legislation now facing a vote in the Senate. The executive order curtailed collective bargaining rights, sparking debate over worker protections and agency efficiency. While the House version succeeded, it’s uncertain whether the Senate will be able to garner enough support for the measure.

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John Q. Hosedrinker
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Air Canada Union Chief Chooses Jail Over Ending Strike: A Stand Against Corporate and Government Pressure

Air Canada union chief prefers jail to being forced to end cabin crew strike. It’s a pretty striking headline, isn’t it? It immediately conjures images of defiance and a strong commitment to worker rights. It makes you stop and think. This is about a union leader, someone representing the cabin crew of Air Canada, choosing jail time over being forced to end a strike. The underlying message is clear: principles are more important than freedom, at least in this instance.

What’s so intriguing is the stark contrast between the legal framework and the lived reality of labor disputes. The Supreme Court has, in the past, affirmed the right to strike, yet, it seems that right is being eroded.… Continue reading

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