The future of the NLRB: if ruling class guts NLRA, workers and unions may press for demands in streets, a venue where they have advantage
The future of the NLRB: if ruling class guts NLRA, workers and unions may press for demands in streets, a venue where they have advantage
December saw a number of important developments at the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). The month started well for unions but ended badly. Some observers complained of whiplash! THE GOOD On December 10, the five-member board, still under Democratic control, issued a long-awaited decision freei...
It's like people forget why the NLRB exists: the government being present to meditate and force management to the table keeps them from having to bring in the military when the police can't suppress the workers.
We've been there before. The sliver of union protection is what's been keeping the old ways of negotiating from coming back.
The sliver of union protection is what's been keeping the old ways of negotiating from coming back.
That being said, being prepared for it can't hurt. The liberal gun owners community has finally started seeing some activity this week
It may be weirdly constructive for human rights if they gut these pathetic labor protections, because an entire workforce can explain to their bosses that the raise they're due (not demanding, but due) is a lot cheaper than double knee replacements and a new house.
After a refreshing season of that flavor of negotiating, we can go back to having actual labor laws that do something.
Fuck that, I'm going to the NLRC