Work Stoppage Ep 254 - Bring Them All Home
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Apr 15, 2025 Explore the fierce union-led protests against funding cuts impacting research and labor rights. Delve into recent discussions on how tariffs affect American workers and the UAW's policies. Highlights include Microsoft's controversial firings related to geopolitical issues and the ongoing fight against deportations. The episode critiques budget cuts threatening scientific integrity and essential services, emphasizing unity among workers facing oppressive political climates. It's a rallying cry for solidarity and action in the face of systemic challenges.
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Bipartisan Attacks on Workers
- Both Republican and Democratic leadership are willing to cut public workers and unions to balance budgets rather than tax the rich.
- There is bipartisan complicity in attacks on workers despite rhetoric to the contrary.
Amazon Worker Death Protest
- Amazon workers at JFK 8 protested the lack of closure and investigation after a worker's death.
- Despite Amazon's profits, they shifted blame using contractor status to avoid responsibility.
Wage Theft Law's Limited Impact
- Minnesota's new felony wage theft law resulted in a probation sentence for a boss stealing $37,000.
- Current punishments remain mild compared to widespread wage theft by large companies.