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Trump, Vance, and The Republican Anti-Worker Playbook

The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart

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Worker Power is Eroded by Anti-Union Policies

Policies that undermine unions and worker rights, such as reducing overtime eligibility and implementing right-to-work laws, directly impact the earnings and protections for workers. In right-to-work states, workers earn significantly less than those in states with stronger union protections. This narrative resonates with a nationalist message, focusing on the perception of foreign competition while neglecting systemic issues like worker rights. The trend of viewing union involvement as unnecessary government intervention has historical roots dating back to the late 1800s, framing such measures as contrary to American individualism and equating them with socialism.

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