zzzzz ,

I’ll believe it when I see it.

silence7 OP , (edited )

Should happen Tuesday

Edit (on Tuesday): Link for those who want to see

zzzzz ,

Alright, now I’ve seen it. How about that!

Anamnesis ,

I’m not a huge fan of Joe Biden, but this is definitely a good move. Can you imagine Obama having done this?

clearedtoland ,

There is little to no precedent for a sitting president joining striking workers on a picket line.

Seth Harris, a former top labor policy adviser for Mr. Biden, said he was not aware of any president walking a picket line before.

Openly siding with Labor. That’s a bold declaration for any politician, especially the president. President Chad.

ech ,

I guess we’re forgetting when he blatantly sided against them when it was actually going to hurt the bottom line? This is a bold move for sure, but I just see it as an attempt to superficially balance his ledger.

Mjpasta ,

Except that they [Biden Administration] kept working on it according to the unions and did achieve the goals.
https://www.ibew.org/media-center/Articles/23Daily/2306/230620_IBEWandPaid#:~:text=%E2%80%9CWithout%20making%20a%20big%20show,days%20for%20all%20railroad%20workers.

The news didn't do a good job of following up on it, or folks ignored it.
Or what's the example you're referring to?

ech , (edited )

Openly shutting down a strike and quietly accommodating the workers doesn’t fix the problem. They weakened strikes as a resource for workers, and showed that they’ll undercut workers decisions when push comes to shove, forcing them to play the way the government allows. After choices like that, moves like this feel more like PR than actual support.

NataliePortland ,
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I applaud the President for this and his support of unions. Worker’s rights are only going to become more important in our future. I’m proud to see this historic time where more unions have been formed in America than ever this year. All major republican voices are anti-labor and anti-union, ideas which cause direct harm to hardworking Americans whose livelihoods depend on hard honest work. They don’t want immigrants taking our jobs? they don’t want people using drugs, looting stores, becoming homeless? Then they need to be helping those who want to work be able to sustain themselves honestly. I work for Kaiser Permanente and we are gearing up for a strike too and I’m ready. My union has raised enough money that they will even be able to pay us while striking. It may not match 100% but it will be excellent help and our collective bargaining power is going to be great not only for workers but for all patients who visit our facilities. We cannot care for you 100% without being well-staffed and supported.

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