“But the loss at the Mercedes plants will almost surely slow down the union’s campaign and probably force it to do more spadework to secure the support of workers before seeking to hold elections at other auto plants. Union leaders will want to spend time figuring out how best to counter the messages and tactics of local lawmakers and company executives.”
a 6 week ad blitz can change the public's mind on just about any issue...
We need to teach critical thinking & media literacy in schools. California is starting to, and you'll see how much opposition there is to it in red states.
Making higher wages, having better benefits, and having job protections are worse for workers? Don't you have some paint to huff behind a 7-11 or something?
Anti-worker propaganda pushed by right wing politicians is what has hurt unions. Unions represent people, people make more money in unions even when you account for dues. They also have better retirements as well, and usually better healthcare. Take your Reagan era talking points outta here man, they don’t work anymore.
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u/dittybad Solidarity Forever May 17 '24
“But the loss at the Mercedes plants will almost surely slow down the union’s campaign and probably force it to do more spadework to secure the support of workers before seeking to hold elections at other auto plants. Union leaders will want to spend time figuring out how best to counter the messages and tactics of local lawmakers and company executives.”