Trader Joe’s argues National Labor Relations Board is unconstitutional — and other labor news - Minnesota Reformer - eviltoast

cross-posted from: https://midwest.social/post/8284923

Key Takeaway:

"In defending itself against union busting allegations, Trader Joe’s fired a cannon ball that could sink the ship of modern American labor law.

The grocery store chain is arguing that the federal agency prosecuting it for unfair labor practices — including giving union workers worse retirement benefits and barring workers from wearing union pins at work — is unconstitutional."

  • QuarterSwede@lemmy.world
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    9 months ago

    Why does everyone think I am pro business here? I just understand what they’re thinking having worked for them for 20+ years. You may not like their POV but it exists.

    I just don’t think unions are the answer to solving the issue. They’ve done little to actually solve corporations having as much power as they do (which is way too much).

    Yes, they’ve pushed us forward from the Industrial Revolution’s abuses but they haven’t done nearly enough to really give workers power. I’m critical of both.

    Until you stop lobbying (which is up by the way) you aren’t doing enough. *Collective you, not you personally.

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      9 months ago

      I agree with you. Everyone wants unions because it’s the popular sentiment right now, but what we need is an environment that doesn’t require unions in the first place. We need a government that prioritizes the people’s rights, making unions redundant.