Compact Podcast Hits and Misses
Nov 27, 2024
Sohrab Ahmari, previously a key contributor to Compact Magazine, announces his new role as US editor of Unheard. He and Geoff Shullenberger dive into the implications of labor politics, particularly the PRO Act and its potential to reshape workers' rights. They also analyze cabinet dynamics, highlighting tensions between capital and labor, and discuss the political landscape shaped by diverse coalitions. Their conversation reflects on the need for bipartisan cooperation amidst ideological fragmentation, raising questions about effective governance in today's climate.
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Compact's Influence
- Compact Magazine published an op-ed by Teamsters President Sean O'Brien endorsing Lori Chavez-DeRemer for Labor Secretary.
- The subsequent announcement of her nomination demonstrates Compact's influence.
Shift in Labor Policy
- Chavez-DeRemer's support for the PRO Act signals a potential shift in Republican labor policy.
- This Act aims to strengthen labor rights and reverse the weakening of the National Labor Relations Act.
Hawley's Influence
- Senator Josh Hawley's engagement with Sean O'Brien, including supporting an NLRB determination on Amazon drivers, built trust.
- This led to O'Brien speaking at the Republican National Convention and endorsing Chavez-DeRemer.