Biden to reinstate labor rule shelved by Reagan, giving construction workers a pay boost

3 years ago by MicroWave to c/news

Most significant update to federal labor rule in 40 years could put thousands of extra dollars every year in construction workers' pockets.

In a nod to labor unions, President Joe Biden is moving to boost wages for construction workers on projects paid for with federal funding, a step that would appeal to a key constituency ahead of next year’s presidential election and potentially shrink the pay gap between northern and southern states.

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Mateoto 201 points 3 years ago

Reagan had a profound impact on reshaping the American dream.

What was once a foundation built on the idea of upward mobility for the poor and middle class has undergone a substantial transformation since the 80s. The emergence of an unregulated capitalist model has led to a widening wealth gap, with the affluent growing even wealthier while the middle class gradually fades.

Addressing the impending challenges, such as climate change, technological innovations, and social shifts, necessitates a strategic focus on bolstering the working class and supporting unions. These pillars are vital in fortifying our response to the multifaceted challenges that lie ahead.

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ConditionOverload 134 points 3 years ago

Trickle Down Economics and the "War on Drugs" make incredible lasting damage to this country. It's so unfortunate.

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MTLion3 37 points 3 years ago

And of course my grandma always used to tell me how great he was. Granted, by the time he was president, grandpa was nearing retirement so neither of them really had to deal with his bullshit in the same way most working class Americans had to. She was a sweet lady, but damn were her politics bad XD

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FlyingSquid 33 points 3 years ago

Imagine how many votes Biden would get if he just ended the fucking drug war...

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AttackBunny 11 points 3 years ago

Don’t forget all the deregulation too.

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DigitalTraveler42 20 points 3 years ago

Reagan had a profound impact on reshaping killing the American dream.

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