Today on TAP: Despite a lot of BS from U.S. Steel execs’ campaign about lost U.S. jobs, Kamala Harris will act to block the Nippon takeover of USS—which will actually preserve jobs.
Working in America
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Biden’s Amazing Win Settling the Dock Strike
Today on TAP: The terms are a total victory for dockworkers and for smooth supply chain operation, as the White House faced down exorbitant shipper profits. What would Trump have done?
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When Sean O’Brien Didn’t Like Trump
Today on TAP: When he was running for the Teamster presidency in 2021, he clearly wasn’t a fan.
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Why the Longshore Workers Strike Is Economically Justified
Today on TAP: And why politically it could be a disaster
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Private Equity Is Taking Your Calls
Two firms control the market for telecommunications assistance for deaf people. They have extracted higher rates for this government-funded service, while denying workers a union.
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The Politics of Kamala-nomics
Today on TAP: To win the blue-wall states, Harris needs to drive home the progressive populist planks she unveiled yesterday.
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Massachusetts Ballot Measure Criticized for Creating Gig Worker ‘Company Unions’
Uber and Lyft are not opposing Question 3, which would give some bargaining rights to drivers but keep them as independent contractors without full labor protections.
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What Really Went Down at the Teamsters
Today on TAP: Inside the boardroom, it was no endorsement. Outside, some of the board members endorsed Harris.
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The Fed Finally Lightens Up
Today on TAP: Rates have been cut by a full half-point. It’s about time.
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Amazon Delivery Drivers Sign Union Cards
The e-commerce giant has been ruled a joint employer with its delivery service providers, and now workers are seeking to organize with the Teamsters.
