Unions, Politics, and the Trump Era

This chapter examines the role of the National Labor Relations Board in promoting union growth and the complexities of labor rights within the political landscape, particularly in relation to the Republican Party's evolving coalition. It highlights the diminishing power of unions and the shifting loyalties among union members towards a pro-Trump ideology, while exploring the balance of corporate interests and workers' needs. Additionally, the chapter discusses the historical shifts within the Democratic Party and the potential for economic populism in the face of changing voter demographics.