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Joe Biden promises to be the most pro-union president in history
1:08:25 - 1:18:14 (09:49)
Joe Biden launched and closed his campaign by promising to be the most pro-union president in history, expressing his support for striking workers demanding higher wages and calling out companies for benefiting while workers suffer.
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Biden promises to support striking workers, defend their right to strike, demand higher wages and enforce labor laws by staffing the National Labor Relations Board with people who believe in its mission.
1:08:25 - 1:14:48 (06:23)
Summary
Biden promises to support striking workers, defend their right to strike, demand higher wages and enforce labor laws by staffing the National Labor Relations Board with people who believe in its mission.
ChapterJoe Biden promises to be the most pro-union president in history
Episode10/19/21: Colin Powell, Union Activity, Amazon Scandal, Politico Sale, CNN Confronted, China Dependency, Biden Silence, John Deere Workers, and More!
PodcastBreaking Points with Krystal and Saagar
Biden's non-advocacy for the ongoing strikes caused controversy as it could help win better deals for union and non-union workers and put pressure on companies involved.
1:14:48 - 1:16:25 (01:37)
Summary
Biden's non-advocacy for the ongoing strikes caused controversy as it could help win better deals for union and non-union workers and put pressure on companies involved. Instead, he maintains a legalistic dodge when asked about these strikes.
ChapterJoe Biden promises to be the most pro-union president in history
Episode10/19/21: Colin Powell, Union Activity, Amazon Scandal, Politico Sale, CNN Confronted, China Dependency, Biden Silence, John Deere Workers, and More!
PodcastBreaking Points with Krystal and Saagar
With a tight labor market and workers gaining more leverage, union power is seen as the only way to deal with corporate greed according to Biden.
1:16:25 - 1:18:14 (01:48)
Summary
With a tight labor market and workers gaining more leverage, union power is seen as the only way to deal with corporate greed according to Biden. This shift in perspective marks a sea change in how workers view their bosses.