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SickOfTheOnePct

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13. A no-strike clause is one thing...
Thu Aug 7, 2025, 11:16 AM
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...a federal law that prohibits federal employees from striking is another animal altogether. And that law has been tested in federal court (PATCO strike).

A strike is one alternative, one in which will thousands of people lose their livelihoods, and if they're ok with that, then absolutely, they should take that action. But many of thousands that aren't doctors and nurses may not be able to easily find another job, and they might not have the resources to help them make it through while they look for new work.

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Just in time for Labor Day. . . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Thursday #1
It's the ole' "unions are protecting bad workers" argument. mdbl Thursday #2
Great! BidenRocks Thursday #3
Strike. angrychair Thursday #4
It's for sure how they'd be fired n/t SickOfTheOnePct Thursday #5
That's the beauty of collective bargaining angrychair Thursday #6
I'm saying that it's up to them... SickOfTheOnePct Thursday #7
And this regime wants to get rid of the VA --- perfect! erronis Thursday #8
PATCO is not this situation angrychair Thursday #9
First, it is absolutely legal... SickOfTheOnePct Thursday #10
Lots of union agreements angrychair Thursday #11
A no-strike clause is one thing... SickOfTheOnePct Thursday #13
So boot licking it is I guess angrychair Thursday #14
I personally find it hard to negatively judge... SickOfTheOnePct Thursday #15
I get that angrychair Thursday #16
So Doug Collins is shilling for TSF? Seinan Sensei Thursday #12
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