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One of the main reasons employers want to keep healthcare private; enormous leverage against labor, organized or not..

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[-] bobs_monkey@lemm.ee 116 points 1 year ago

Isn't it illegal for an employer to retaliate against striking unionized employees?

[-] MisterD@lemmy.ca 50 points 1 year ago

yes but the law has no teeth. The punishment is a strongly worded letter from a judge and a fine that is cheaper than paying an employee.

a General Strike is needed

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