Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar Mini Show #16: Amazon Workers, Sarah Silverman, Dollar General, Teachers, and More!
Dec 19, 2021
David Sirota, founder of The Daily Poster and renowned investigative journalist, joins Krystal and Saagar for a deep dive into critical labor issues. They discuss the dangers Amazon workers face during severe weather and advocate for better labor rights. The challenges of unionizing at Dollar General reveal fierce corporate resistance. Sirota also tackles the absurdity of teachers fundraising for basic supplies in underfunded schools and critiques the backlash against comedians like Sarah Silverman, highlighting the complexities of free speech in today's media landscape.
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Amazon Worker Tragedy
- An Amazon worker in Illinois sent final texts expressing his desire to leave work due to a tornado warning.
- Amazon didn't let him leave, and he tragically died.
At-Will Employment Dangers
- At-will employment laws allow employers to fire workers for nearly any reason, hindering worker safety.
- This discourages workers from leaving dangerous situations like natural disasters for fear of termination.
Media Silence on Worker Rights
- Corporate media often avoids topics that corporations want to keep quiet.
- This includes at-will employment, which benefits corporations but puts workers at risk.
