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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 108 points 1 year ago (2 children)

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

[–] unfreeradical@lemmy.world 77 points 1 year ago

Laws protect business, not workers.

[–] MisterD@lemmy.ca 48 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