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SickOfTheOnePct

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13. A no-strike clause is one thing...

Thu Aug 7, 2025, 11:16 AM

Aug 7

...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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VA terminates key union contracts [View all] BumRushDaShow Aug 7 OP

Just in time for Labor Day. . . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Aug 7 #1

It's the ole' "unions are protecting bad workers" argument. mdbl Aug 7 #2

Great! BidenRocks Aug 7 #3

Strike. angrychair Aug 7 #4

It's for sure how they'd be fired n/t SickOfTheOnePct Aug 7 #5

That's the beauty of collective bargaining angrychair Aug 7 #6

I'm saying that it's up to them... SickOfTheOnePct Aug 7 #7

And this regime wants to get rid of the VA --- perfect! erronis Aug 7 #8

PATCO is not this situation angrychair Aug 7 #9

First, it is absolutely legal... SickOfTheOnePct Aug 7 #10

Lots of union agreements angrychair Aug 7 #11

A no-strike clause is one thing... SickOfTheOnePct Aug 7 #13

So boot licking it is I guess angrychair Aug 7 #14

I personally find it hard to negatively judge... SickOfTheOnePct Aug 7 #15

I get that angrychair Aug 7 #16

So Doug Collins is shilling for TSF? Seinan Sensei Aug 7 #12