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Some news items you might have missed: • NBC News: The Ohio legislature has voted to override Gov. Mike DeWine’s veto of a bill that bans transition-related medical care for transgender minors and restricts trans athletes’ participation on school sports teams. Ohio joins nearly two dozen GOP-led states that have adopted similar laws. Continue reading “Anti-Trans Law In Ohio + Yay For Gay TurboTax Ad + More News”
CNN reports that the United Auto Workers union has reached a tentative agreement with Stellantis, which manufactures Jeep, Chrysler, Ram, and Dodge brands. Continue reading “United Auto Workers Reaches Tentative Deal With Stellantis”
President Joe Biden joined a group of striking autoworkers in Belleville, Michigan, today as a gesture of support to the United Automobile Workers labor union. It’s the first time in American history a sitting president has come out and stood on a picket line. Continue reading “President Biden Joins Auto Workers On Picket Line”
Former Vice President Joe Biden (image via campaign)
The union says Biden has committed to reining in corporate power over workers, encouraging collective bargaining, and making sure workers get the pay, benefits and protections they deserve. Biden also has committed to expand access to affordable health care, the union said.
Union negotiators are currently in talks with Ford, General Motors and Fiat Chrysler about restarting U.S. factories that have been closed for the past month due to fears of spreading the coronavirus.
“This issue demonstrates the need for presidential leadership to follow the guidance of science and give workers a seat in discussions over their safety and well-being,” the union’s statement said.