Today we discuss a very direct attack on labor rights in the US being warred by Amazon, Elon Musk, and Trader Joes. This lawsuit could mean the end to specific regulatory bodies that protect the right to unionize and collectively bargain. Seeing as we talk a lot about the violent strikes that led to these rights we should probably cover this too... you know, before the rights are lost.
The few things I couldn't remember are worth following up on SCOTUS heard the Chevron doctrine case in January and we are currently waiting for the results, here is an article on it: Supreme Court Hears Case That Could Overturn Key Chevron Precedent - The New York Times (nytimes.com) I don't think I did a great job describing what it is so read that article for a better idea. The EPA is in charge of environmental protection. David Acosta was Trump's secretary of labor and the guy was not good for labor, here is an article on the subject: Trump’s Labor Secretary Is a Wrecking Ball Aimed at Workers | The New Yorker
any how Acosta was also the attorney in Florida who wrote a super sketchy deal with Epstein to avoid all his crimes from coming to light and Acosta had to step down when shit hit the fan. Eugene Scalia replaced him and he was just as shitty and also happened to be the son of a deceased Republican Supreme Court Justice, Here is an article on the subject: Column: Trump has turned the Department of Labor into the Department of Employer Rights - Los Angeles Times (latimes.com)
Lastly here's an article on the UAW head Shawn Fain expressing his rich eating views: U.A.W. Chief Shawn Fain Has a Nonnegotiable Demand: Eat the Rich - The New York Times (nytimes.com)
